The Sky People

by Stirling, S. M.
ISBN: 9780765314888
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Overview

Marc Vitrac, born in 1960s Louisiana, came into a world where the first interplanetary probes unveiled life on Mars and Venus, igniting a global Space Race.

Fast forward to 1988, Marc is stationed at Jamestown, a US-Commonwealth base on Venus, set against a backdrop of sabertooths and dinosaurs, near the bustling Venusian city of Kartahown. This base is not just a scientific outpost; it's a frontier of American and allied adventurers and scientists, navigating a world as perilous as it is mysterious.

Trouble brews in this alien wilderness. The scientists are baffled by Venus's Earth-like life forms, stirring scientific and political tensions. The EastBloc's nearby base, Cosmograd, adds to the chilly diplomatic climate. Marc's attempts to woo the tough Cynthia Whitlock, a geologist, bring a personal edge to the high-stakes environment.

In a parallel struggle, Teesa of the Cloud Mountain People is locked in a fierce battle with Neanderthal-like beastmen over sacred caves. An EastBloc shuttle crash escalates the conflict, arming the beastmen with modern weaponry.

Jamestown's mission to rescue the EastBloc cosmonauts spirals into a journey of discovery. They face tribal warfare and unearth secrets that could redefine their understanding of science and history. Amidst all this, a hidden enemy lurks on their own airship.

The Sky People offers a gripping mix of alternate history and action-packed adventure, blending interplanetary exploration with terrestrial conflicts, set in a universe where science fiction meets ancient mysteries. This novel is a must-read for fans of high-stakes adventure and intricate alternate realities.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Stirling, S. M.
  • ISBN: 9780765314888
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.46 x 1.04
  • Number Of Pages: 301
  • Publication Year: 2006