A pretty bad book (although I did manage to finish it). This is Allen Adler's only book, after writing on some screenplays including Forbidden Planet. You can tell. This book reads like a 50s sci-fi movie script novelization.

Surface level sci-fi action can be fun, but most of the characters introduced here are unlikable, and the plot is pretty nebulous. The aliens aren't much explained, and the 'monster' is also vague and poorly explained. There are a few halfway decently written action scenes. The end is quick and pointless. Probably not worth the read even to light classic sci-fi fans. ( )