Revolt in the Ice Empire

"Revolt in the Ice Empire" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction adventure set on the frozen asteroid Zura, where an Earth expedition discovers a precious resource and a society in turmoil. John Taine, a mechanic, joins Dr. Livingston's mission to mine Xalite, only to find Tara, a young leader raised by an Earthman who dreamed of a utopian society. As greed and ambition surface within the crew, the Zurian community faces a violent uprising against Tara. The gripping storyline explores themes of treachery, the downfall of unrealistic dreams, and the challenges between people, ending in a nail-biting escape back to Earth, leaving the crew to face the aftermath of their choices amid an unclear destiny.