A Challenge for the Sky

Could the sky be more dangerous than what is above it?
The responsibility of the Nezuhmy clan now belongs to Toume, but rather than focusing on his people, his eyes look to the stars. A project to launch a ship into space is nearing completion, and Toume wants nothing more than to be on it. Years ago, his mother was one of the first to leave the planet. She never returned, yet Toume believes she is still alive. If he can go, he might learn what happened to her.
Not everyone is so eager to see the launch succeed. Suspicion surrounds the project, and Preandra, chief of the technical Manuhke clan, is hesitant to move forward after a concerning discovery. Toume’s advisors also threaten to keep him from leaving home. They claim they are worried about his mental health and his lack of attention on the clan. He must forget all else and do the job they elected him to do—be chief.
When a tragic event occurs, Preandra shuts the project down, threating violence if Toume persists in finding out what happened. What is the reason for the director’s warning? Does Preandra know something he is unwilling to share? And can Toume investigate before his advisors ground him?
To save the future of the planet, and his people, Toume must choose between his desires and his true responsibilities.