The planet Cadwal has an ecosystem unique in the human-explored galaxy. A thousand years past it was set aside as a natural preserve, protected by law and covenant against colonization and exploitation. But there is a conspiracy to open the planet and its rich resources to commerce. Glawen Clattuc must find who is behind the sabotage, and bring them to justice- but discovers that his own family is involved! Ancient crimes will be discovered, along with the key to the crisis which threatens Cadwal.

- summary from the official Jack Vance website

Cover for the Jack Vance book, using an original etching by Paul Rhoads, with digital colouring and typesetting by my self. Available in electronic formats directly from Spatterlight Press, as well as Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Kobo.