The Citadel of Death

"The Citadel of Death" by Carl Selwyn is a thrilling science fiction novel set in the mid-20th century. It tells the story of Rick Norman's daring attempt to rescue his friend, Johnny Gordon, from a devastating affliction caused by the mysterious planet Vulcan. Norman hurtles toward the enigmatic planet after Johnny is experimented upon thanks to a life-altering substance known as the Fountain of Youth which causes incredibly accelerated aging, and now he must uncover the secrets of this place. Entangled in conflict with mercenaries and an enigmatic antagonist named Gorig Sade, Norman meets unexpected allies, like the alluring Venusian beauty Keren and a stowaway girl named Dorothy, as he races against time. Battling rising tensions, betrayals, and perilous confrontations, Norman must face the moral implications of immortality and put an end to Vulcan’s power before it’s too late.