Voodoo Planet - Andre Norton

Voodoo Planet is a fast-paced science fiction adventure set in the Solar Queen series. The story follows cargo apprentice Dane Thorson and the crew of the interstellar trader Solar Queen as they visit the dangerous jungle world of Khatka. After a crash leaves them stranded in hostile wilderness, they must survive deadly wildlife and the schemes of Lumbrilo, a powerful witch doctor who uses drugs, telepathy, and psychological manipulation to create terrifying "voodoo" illusions. Blending space opera, mystery, and planetary exploration, Andre Norton's novel delivers a thrilling tale where science confronts superstition on a strange alien world.