The distress call was sent by Pernese settlers who had just experienced their first Threadfall.A Federation ship answered the call- but not until 49 years later...'Rescue Run' is an intriguing novella about that ship -the story of it's crew's unsettling encounter with spaceborn Thread...and other adventures...This special Book Club Edition features decorative page borders plus 10 interior illustrations by noted SF artist Pat Morrissey