First published by Ace Books in 1961. This reading is from the text available through the Project Gutenberg. MARS FOR THE MARTIANS! Dark Kensington had been dead for twenty-five years. It was a fact; everyone knew it. Then suddenly he reappeared, youthful, brilliant, ready to take over the Phoeni…
Cheng and the Rebels reach the Hydroponic Farm. The future of life on Mars is revealed.
The Masters fight back against the Jellies and Dark's group. Old Beard faces Goat.
Nuwell prepares to hand Maya over to the Canfell scientists. Dark's plan with the Jellies swings into operation.
The Martian Qril reveals why Dark still lives. Dark and Maya prepare to leave Ultra Vires until Nuwell intervenes.
The Martian Qril reveals why Dark still lives. Dark and Maya prepare to leave Ultra Vires until Nuwell intervenes.
Dark travels to Ultra Vires in a plan to rescue Old Beard. There he meets Maya and Nuwell.
Old Beard shows Dark around the Canfell Hydroponic Farm where they both discover Goat's presence. Despite sharing memories, Dark sees Goat differently to Old Beard.
Nuwell and Maya trek through the Martian desert and meet some Martians. Maya learns some of the history behind Goat's experiments.
Happy Thurbelow makes a strange discovery and we learn more about the mysterious Dark Kensington.
Nuwell cleans up after Maya's betrayal. They leave Dark's body with a recent acquaintance.
Dark and Maya await reinforcements while discussing their opposing points of view. But when they arrive, things have changed.
Maya's plan to help hunt the escaped Rebels displeases Nuwell, but proves effective.
Government forces move in on the Rebels headquarters as they evacuate.
Maya infiltrates the Rebels headquarters, learns of their experiments and comes face to face with Dark Kensington.
Dark Kensington returns from the dead after twenty-five years. The Rebel leaders check his claims.
Maya remembers Nuwell's court room arguments against Psionics. Nuwell orders Goat's experiments ended.
Adam and Brute discuss their walk with their father, Goat. Maya and Nuwell meet Goat to discuss his experiments.
Adam and Brute return from a walk in the desert. Maya and Nuwell discuss their marriage.