"Captive of the Centaurian" is a science fiction novel by the famous writer Paul Anderson. The book tells the story of a young astronaut who gets trapped on a dangerous and mysterious planet inhabited by centaurs. The hero is forced to look for ways to survive and solve the mysteries of this strange civilization. The meeting with the Centaurian turns the main character's universe upside down, leading him through tests that require not only physical strength, but also intelligence and endurance. "Captive of the Centaurian" is an exciting adventure that throws the reader into an epic space story about the fate and interaction of different civilizations.