The colonists' ships sped toward the far star -- they were free at last from the tryannical government which had oppressed them from birth.

Then came the message from Earth -- "Return at once -- new government -- guarantee your freedon -- at home!"

Was this a reprieve from death -- for the perilous ordeal of colonizing an unknown planet would cost many lives -- or was it a trick?

There were only hours to decide -- for it was almost too late to turn back...