"The Mercenaries" is a science fiction novel by the legendary American writer H. Beam Piper. This book tells the story of a group of mercenaries who organize a rescue expedition to the planet Pokagir. Here they face the dangers of cosmic storms, secret threats and complex interracial relationships. The author skillfully combines an adventure plot with high scientific technologies, creating an exciting world of the future. The book "Hire" is driven by urgent tasks and important moral dilemmas, thanks to which the reader will touch the essence of the characters and their inner struggles.