The Secret Martians

An advertising copywriter and professional spotter, Jery Delvin is summoned by Interplanetary Security to probe the mysterious disappearance of fifteen boys from a spaceship. Sent to Mars, he must apply his knack for spotting flaws in schemes amid layers of corporate intrigue, double-dealing, and interplanetary espionage. The investigation gradually uncovers hidden duplicity and escalating physical peril, culminating in a conspiracy that turns Delvin into a lethal fulcrum whose choices determine the outcome. The story mixes suspenseful detective work with satirical observations about advertising and bureaucratic security.