► It's the story of one young woman, trapped on an island where the invading Parahuans are preparing to take over the planet, her only allies three mutated and intelligent otters. Her problem is to say alive long enough to get a message away from the island to the rest of the population and the warships of the Federation. ◄ Analog
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Cover art by Bob Adragna
Magazine version published in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact under the title "The Tuvela", sr2, September-October 1968
First book publication: Ace Books (Ace SF Special, Series 1) 1968
Second Ace printing: September 1979