Crystal Heat (Shadowsong Trilogy/Jo Clayton, 3)

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Summary: A wonderful balance of character and plot
Review: In some of Jo Clayton's books, the biggest shortcoming hasbeen her tendency to design on a grand scale -- races,worlds, cultures and dialects in which you could literally get lost. The focus of the book was diminished as you were continually distracted by wondering what a particular word meant or what a particular religion was all about. In CRYSTAL HEAT, Clayton strikes a precise and enchanting balance as she presents, again, races and worlds on a grand scale, but simply presented and not at all a deterrent to an intricate plot with more twists than a roomful of Chubby Checkers.