Martian Homecoming: The Illusion That Kills

Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long is the story of Jim Malden, a former prizefighter trying to start over on the desolate sands of Mars. He misses the bright lights of Earth, the roar of the crowds, and the life he once had. The lonely colony is harsh, the land is empty, and the dreams of the past refuse to fade. When a terrifying Martian life-form appears, it attacks through the human mind, offering illusions so real they can destroy anyone who gives in.

Jim must fight a different kin...