SKY DANCE Fighting for the Wild in the Scottish Highlands

Stewart Crank flawlessly narrates this extraordinary novel, which encompasses the magnificence of nature, those who want to preserve it, and the viciousness of others who are exploiting the natural world regardless of the ecological cost. Listeners will feel at home on the Scottish Highlands as they meet a variety of memorable--often delightfully eccentric--individuals through Crank's quintessential delivery. He deftly captures diverse accents and colorful descriptions of flora and fauna. Most affecting are two hill walkers: older, circumspect Angus Sutherland and younger, quick-tempered Rory Campbell. As the wealthy increasingly encroach upon individual rights, the men desperately decide to take drastic measures. Crank skillfully recounts both much needed laugh-out-loud humor and heartbreaking incidents (human and natural), which may spur listeners to political action. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]