
Barron's debut novel is a splendid action-adventure science fantasy filled with deep, resonant emotional and spiritual undertones . . . this book shines as a bold, original effort worthy of repeat reading.--Publishers Weekly.

A "splendid" stand-alone novel "in the tradition of Madeleine L'Engle and C.S. Lewis." (Philadelphia Inquirer) A young girl must find her missing grandfather-and uncover the secret he harbors that could save Earth and the entire solar system from annihilation.

PCl (Pure Condensed Light) = FTL (Faster Than Light travel) A butterfly's wing, a silicon chip, and a new equation for light hold the key to humankind's boldest dream--faster than light travel. A distinguished astronomer and a sensitive young woman are hurled into a dassling...


