In this satisfyingly twisty science fiction tale from Jesse F. Bone, a massive construction project on a distant planet is brought to a sudden halt when the excavating equipment uncovers a mysterious metal box. When the contents of the box are examined, they reveal a dark history that has been hidden underground for thousands of years.

Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books and science fiction stories by Jesse Bone:AssassinInsidekickThe Issahar ArtifactsThe Lani PeopleNoble RedmanPandemicA Prize for EdieA Question of CourageTo Choke an Ocean

The barren plains of mars held a secret, a yellow metal waiting to be found.

The Lani People were just another species of domestic animals who just happened to look human like, so they claimed... Dr. Kennon was not so sure.