From the surprising tale of a chocolate addict to the futuristic dreaming of the title piece, these stories are as varied and thought-provoking as the stars. Are a pair of the world's best boots worth a human life? Can romance survive between a 15 year old boy and a very attractive "Tralfamadorean"? Humorous, suspenseful and above all entertaining, this collection of 13 short stories by Brian Caswell poses questions to challenge and delight the imagination.