Ribbon Dance

The Grid protects the civilized and deaf from the ambient and the Haosa, while Trader Padi yosGalan is essential to Master Trader Shan yosGalans plan to recoup Korvals clan fortunes by establishing new routes for the clans tradeship. Padi yearns to concentrate on trade, but her fey ambient and deadly long-term politics bring her face-to-face with the Haosa, and she unexpectedly finds herself eagerly exploring her dramliz side when faced with the unspoken powers of the ambient, the sky-filling energy of the ribbon dance, and Tekelias mutable eyes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2024
Publisher: Baen Books

On a world where cake is a necessity, the Grid plays a crucial role in safeguarding the civilized and the deaf from the harmful effects of the ambient and preventing the chaotic Haosa from causing chaos. Having recently arrived at the Dust-bound planet of Colemeno, Trader Padi yosGalan is integral to Master Trader Shan yosGalans plan to restore the fortunes of Korvals clan by establishing new trade routes for the clan's trading ship. Shan's inner Healer urges Padi to embrace her untapped psychic abilities, which could elevate her to the top tier of dramliz if she can learn to control them. Despite her desire to focus on trade, Colemenos' enchanting ambient and the complex, long-term politics of the planet draw Padi into a face-to-face encounter with the Haosa, particularly the enigmatic and elusive Tekelia. As Korvals trade missions require a port audit, their necessity collides with a dark history of murder, deception, and brutality. Amidst these dangers, Padi unexpectedly finds herself eagerly exploring her dramliz side when confronted with the unspoken powers of the ambient, the sky-filling energy of the ribbon dance, and Tekelia's ever-changing eyes.

ISBN-13: 9781982193447