Description
Pampered city boy meets Heathcliff of the desert
The lost colony world of Persis created its own customs in the years without galactic contact. The Keeps developed complex methods of dealing with the harsh desert of the Great Valley and now, Keepers are cherished as caregivers and helpmeets. Emerald Keeper Teeka is no exception. Graduating at the top of his year, young Teeka is prepared to take his first Contract with Senior Hunter Brant.
When Brant is killed while out on Stake, Teeka is stranded, sur
