Maximillian Fly wants no trouble. Yet because he stands at six feet two, with beautiful indigo wings, long antennae, and more arms than you or me, many are frightened of him. He is a gentle creature who looks like a giant cockroach.

This extraordinary human wants to prove his goodness, so he opens his door to two SilverSeed children in search of a place to hide. Instantly, Maximillian’s quiet, solitary life changes.

There are dangerous powers after them and they have eyes everywhere.

But in this gray city of Hope trapped under the Orb, is escape even possible?

A good book, do not be put off by the cover. It has the usual plot twists and everyone is happy in the end (except the bad guys). LD (S1) ****1/2