The Curse of Charron — H.J. Ralles

Charron, the seventh Ferrosian craft in four months! Survivors are mysteriously disappearing and the Charronese deny any
Encounter has crashed on the planet Ferrosian team sent to Charron to locate the survivors. But when their craft also crashes, their mission becomes almost impossible. Harker is order by Commander James Lang to destroy their severely damaged craft before the crew of four set out on foot across the desert. Lang and Major Price are captured within hours, leaving Harker and sixteen-year-old Pilot Officer Annie Reeves to continue on their own. For the two teens survival in the Red Desert becomes not only a battle against the elements, but also a battle of wits and ingenuity against the ruthless Charronese military and the
formidable Colonel Swick.