Offered the job of assessing the ecological impact of the human presence on Stittara, freelance consultant Dr. Paulo Verano jumps at the chance to escape the ruin of his personal life. He gets far more than he bargained for: Stittara’s atmosphere is populated with skytubes—gigantic, mysterious airborne organisms that drift like clouds above the surface of the planet. Their exact nature has eluded humanity for centuries, but Verano believes his conclusions about Stittara may hinge on understanding the skytubes’ role in the planet’s ecology—if he survives the hurricane winds, distrustful settlers, and secret agendas that impede his investigation at every turn.”

One of those books that I just could not set down. This is a must read for any fan of L.E. Modesitt, Jr. I really enjoyed this compelling Science Fiction Mystery. The hardcover version will have short story in the back called “New World Blues”. Both are based on a painting by John Jude Palencar, which was used for the cover of the book. ~~ CLD