That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy 3) The third novel in the science-fiction trilogy by CS Lewis This final story is set on Earth, and tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity The story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock, a newly ist who is enticed to join an organisation called NICE which aims to control all human life His wife, meanwhile, has bizarre prophetic dreams about a decapitated scientist, Alcasan As Mark is drawn inextricably into the sinister organisation, he discovers the truth of his wife&39;s drea kept alive by infusions of blood Jane seeks help concerning her dreams at a community called St Anne&39;s, where she meets their leader -- Dr Ransoy) The story ends in a final spectacular scene at the NICE headquarters where Merlin appears to confront the powers of Hell