In the stifling and controlled world of the storm-ravaged and sun-baked planet Taurin, Meer Faschen has learned to work within the system. Faschen even sat as judge and sentenced his mentor to exile. But now Faschen has received word that his old friend is dead, his dying breath a request that Faschen alone return his body . Reminiscent of Arthur C. Clarke at his best --New York Newsday.