Cloud Permutations

By: Lavie Tidhar

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Synopsis: The world of Heven was populated, centuries ago, by Melanesian settlers from distant Earth. It is a peaceful, quiet world - yet it harbours ancient secrets.Kal just wants to fly. But flying is the one thing forbidden on Heven - a world dominated by the mysterious, ever present clouds in the skies. What do they hide? For Kal, finding the answer might mean his death - but how far will you go to realise your dreams?Set against the breathtaking vista of a world filled with mystery and magic, Cloud Permutations is a planetary romance with a unique South Pacific flavour, filled with mythic monsters, ancient alien artefacts, floating islands and a quest to find a legendary tower. . . whatever the cost.REVIEWS:"A meditation on the making and meaning of cultural myths" - World Literature Today"Wonderful novella. . . his writing is as powerful and lovingly handled as any old master" - Tangent"Wonderful and touching" - Rising Shadow Review"An impressive science fiction tale. . . It is Tidhar's refreshing telling that makes it special." - Locus