First Lensman

On the enigmatic planet of Arisia, a secret lies hidden, protected by an impenetrable space barrier that has thwarted all human attempts to land. But when the call came from Earth to Go to Arisia!, Virgil Samms of the Galactic Patrol daringly answered. He returned not only with tales of the unknown but also with the Lens‚Aîa remarkable device granting its wearer unimaginable powers. Yet, Samms quickly learns that such power comes at a steep price. Little did he know, his journey would lead him to confront an extraordinary destiny as the First Lensman. First Lensman is the thrilling sequel to Triplanetary and the second installment in E.E. Doc Smiths legendary Lensman series. (from the original book cover and Mark Nelson)