Plague Ship

In this installment of the "Dane Thorson/Solar Queen" series, the crew of the Solar Queen forms a developing relationship with the Salariki on the planet Sargol, trading plants from Terra for rare resources. Tensions rise when their dealings attract the attention of the Salariki storm priests, who demand a return visit with more plants. Shortly after leaving, crew members are struck by mysterious attacks, leading to the ship being branded a plague vessel, setting the stage for further adventures.