About this book
Murray Leinster's *This World Is Taboo* follows Calhoun, an Interstellar Medical Serviceman facing an impossible mission in the depths of space. When a distress call reaches him from Dara, a quarantined world shrouded in mystery and danger, Calhoun must make an agonizing choice: ignore his oath to help those in need, or risk becoming a presumed plague-carrier hunted by every armed vessel in the sector.
Breaking quarantine means certain death if discovered. The moment Calhoun sets foot on the forbidden world, he becomes a target—subject to being shot on sight by anyone from Weald, the neighboring civilization enforcing the lockdown. Yet something far more sinister awaits him on Dara's surface. Why are the colonists themselves shooting at their would-be rescuer? What secret is so dangerous that an entire world must remain isolated from civilization?
This classic science fiction adventure blends medical mystery, political intrigue, and survival against impossible odds. Leinster masterfully weaves tension throughout as Calhoun unravels the truth behind the taboo, discovering that the greatest threats often come not from disease, but from human fear and deception.
Perfect for fans of vintage science fiction who crave thought-provoking stories about sacrifice, duty, and the moral complexities of interstellar exploration, *This World Is Taboo* remains a compelling exploration of what we'll risk for those in need—and what we'll hide to protect ourselves.
