The Night of No Moon

The Night of No Moon, published in 1957 by H. B. Fyfe, is a science fiction novel set on the perilous planet Boyd III. The story follows Pete Guthrie, a member of the Galactic Survey, who becomes stranded and must navigate the challenges of survival while interacting with the native Skirkhi, who hold complex beliefs about malevolent sky spirits. The narrative explores themes of cultural conflict and cooperation as Guthrie devises a plan to escape the planet amidst rising tensions with fellow castaways and the unpredictable environment.