Sargasso of Space

In the thrilling first installment of the Solar Queen series by Andre Norton, the crew, led by apprentice cargo master Dane Thorson, seizes the opportunity to explore the seemingly desolate planet Limbo, which they can afford due to its low value. However, their venture quickly turns perilous as they uncover that Limbo is not the wasteland it appears to be and that they are not the first to set foot there. The stakes soar as they find themselves trapped on the planet, leading to a gripping tale of survival and discovery amidst the vastness of space.