When Eridan is researched for possible human colonization, carnivorous cryptobiotic creatures emerge during the rains on the planet and terrorize the scientists of Base Three.
- ISBN10 0416871003
- ISBN13 9780416871005
- Publish Date April 1979 (first published 24 October 1977)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 December 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Methuen Publishing Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 292
- Language English