In the arid region of the south of the Republic Ecological and Federal of the Circular Sea, the Suyus live in nomadic clans, maintaining a lifestyle that is nearly primitive, deeply connected to nature, and guided by individuals known as sky readers. Their history is preserved and passed down through storytellers like Selma, a teenager who recounts the daily lives and challenges of her people in the poetic form of haikus. Since the catastrophic events of the "Dark Century," the Suyus have had limited contact with the technologically advanced society of the Northerners. This changes when explosions from the sky devastate their camps, marking the beginning of a significant encounter between the two groups. In the North, there is growing concern that the "mobiles"—a term used to describe the nomadic Suyus—have not delivered the raw materials, waste, and used parts that are crucial for the recycling plants that sustain their economy. In response, an expedition is sent to the South to meet the nomads. Ragnar, a member of the mission, grew up in a "rural area" and draws inspiration from science fiction novels of the 20th and 21st centuries to try to understand the complexities of the world. Jasmine, the scientist on the team, is a "regenerator" whose role is to protect rare species and restore biodiversity that has been disrupted by human activity. As Ragnar and Jasmine travel through the ruins of once-thriving cities, they gradually lose their preconceived notions about the Suyus and begin to see them not as savages, but as people with their own values and ways of life. This journey echoes the words of anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss, who suggested that the true savage is the one who believes in savagery. Meanwhile, in the background, a mysterious figure—whether a person or a machine—has a different plan: to control and dominate through the use of advanced technologies. This fourth novel by Étienne Cunge, a biologist and expert in sustainable development, offers a hopeful reflection on the ethical use of new technologies. It suggests that human groups can avoid the pitfalls of impossible adaptation by working together and believing in a shared future. The novel, The Sky Readers, is a luminous and thought-provoking exploration of collective narrative and the potential for a more harmonious world. It is available in a print run of 1,600 copies, priced at 23 €, with 432 pages and an ISBN of 9782375793657.