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.