Issued (inverted) with The rim gods / by A. Bertram Chandler.
Summary
The high hex: Space station #2 is taken over by the African contingent. Angelo diStefeno is sent up with an African witch doctor, who will attempt to hex the SS2 crew before they can operate their plan. However, they are interrupted when alien robots invade.
The rim gods: John Grimes is an Astronautical Superintendent of Rim Runners and the commanding officer of the Rim Worlds Naval Reserve. He finds himself involved with alternate time-space worlds, predatory starfish, and legendary characters who come to life.