Cakewalk to Gloryanna

Captain Hannah thinks he's getting an easy gig: deliver a crate of exotic plants called Marocca to the distant planet Gloryanna III. How hard can it be? It turns out, very hard, because the Marocca comes with its own ecosystem. The moment the ship lifts off, pesky midges and dingleburys escape from the plant's contained biology and overrun the vessel. What follows is a relentless parade of chaotic disasters as Hannah battles alien bugs, structural damage, and his own mounting frustration. By the time he reaches Gloryanna III, he's scarred, exhausted, and probably questioning his career choices. This is 1960s space comedy at its most absurdist, where the greatest threat to the crew isn't hostile aliens or cosmic radiation, but an inbox of plants that nobody properly researched. Perfect for readers who want their science fiction served with a grin.