Police Your Planet
1956
Published in 1956, 'Police Your Planet' is a science fiction novel by Lester Del Rey that follows Bruce Gordon, an ex-cop sent to Marsport on a dubious assignment. As he navigates a crime-ridden city filled with corruption and social decay, Gordon must adapt to the harsh realities of life on Mars while grappling with his past and the expectations of the Solar Security office. The novel combines elements of hard science fiction with a gritty crime narrative, exploring themes of survival and moral ambiguity in a vividly depicted Martian landscape.






















