Oomphel in the Sky

In a world where the natives of Kwannon rely on ritualistic magic under their Terran rulers, a prophecy predicting the end of the world threatens both their future and Earth’s. The natives, promised a better life by their shoonoon, may be willing to see everything come to an end, raising the stakes for humanity. It’s up to Miles Gilbert, a reporter, to use Earth’s unique magic—the machine-giving Oomphel—to change their minds and prevent catastrophe.