The planet Kothgir II is the one known source of a supremely valuable plant that is the source of a pain-killing drug, and there are two settlements on the planet which can get rich off the plant. One is American, the other Brazilian, and the rivalry is intense, with high stakes. But the planet is very dangerous, with hazards beyond business rivals. So when Massi finds himself alone in the jungle after his partners are killed, then comes across the wreckage of an alien spaceship, things get complicated very quickly. Then he meets a tough-as-nails Brazilian woman who's determined to claim the wreckage for her side...
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Acknowledgements: Robert Silverberg for cause, support, and cooperation; Ken Seamon for graphics; Rodney Walters for books and info; Alvaro Zinos-Amaro for comments and content; and all the fellow fans who have sent encouragement, information, and translations.