West of the Sun

Plot

Stated "1st new Dell printing"; second of two editions by Dell of this 1953 novel. Pangborn's second novel (his first, the mystery "A-100," was published under the pseudonym "Bruce Harrison"). "West of the Sun" concerns six human astronauts stranded on the distant planet Lucifer, who must learn to survive along with the planet's two sentient native species. When a rescue ship finally arrives they decide they would rather remain to further develop the society they have established. Far from his best work, it is still lyrical, poignant and inspiring.