The Fishdollar Affair

The Fishdollar Affair is a science fiction novel by Richard McKenna, written in the late 1950s. The story follows Ensign Stephen Welnicki as he navigates a political and military crisis involving settlers on the newly colonized planet Fishdollar Five. The narrative combines adventure and humor while exploring themes of duty, loyalty, and the complexities of leadership in an interstellar setting. McKenna's work is notable for its ironic and tender examination of these themes within the context of space exploration.