"Special Prospector" by Robert Shackley is an exciting science fiction novel that transports readers to the distant future, where the harsh and cold outer space is filled with dangers and mysteries. The main character, prospector Robert Shackley, goes on a dangerous mission to an unexplored planet in order to find valuable minerals, but he finds something more than he expected. This book fascinates not only with its storyline, but also with deep philosophical considerations about the nature of man, his curiosity and thirst for discovery. "Special Prospector" will surely interest all fans of science fiction and adventure genre.