Tangle Hold

Tangle Hold is a science fiction novel by F. L. Wallace, published in the early 1950s, specifically in the June 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. The story follows Thadeus Jadiver, a consulting engineer who wakes up in a hospital with synthetic skin after a near-fatal accident, suspecting he was the target of a murder attempt. As he navigates his recovery and a mysterious circuit embedded in his body, Jadiver faces paranoia and deception on Venus, leading to a tense narrative of survival and intrigue.