Out of the Silent Planet

This captivating science fiction novel follows Dr Ransom, a Cambridge academic, who is abducted and taken on a spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. His captors plan to plunder the planet's treasures and sacrifice Ransom to the creatures who live there. As Ransom discovers the tragic story of Earth, he realizes he came from the 'silent planet.' A classic in the genre, this book explores the themes of adventure, betrayal, and the power of knowledge.