{"product_id":"the-sky-people-9781647101305","title":"The Sky People","description":"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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFast 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTrouble 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJamestown'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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sky People\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CAEZIK SF \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781647101305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300","brand":"S. M. Stirling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44792565006517,"sku":"9781647101305","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ae62cd06-f26c-4b88-9597-da1242c51e8f.jpg?v=1731426631","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-sky-people-9781647101305","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}