02 - Vanisher by Michael Shaara

In a world where he is deemed expendable, young officer Web Hilton embarks on a harrowing journey into the cosmos. As he gazes upon the uncovered stars, he encounters an alien unlike any other, leading him to become the first man in history to experience death not once, but twice. Join us for a gripping tale of adventure, sacrifice, and the unknown. - Summary by Planet Stories, Winter 1954