On the cold resort world of Mimas, Socrates "Smitty" Smith is gambling everything on a bold new attraction: guided rides through Saturn's glittering rings. He insists the flights are safe for tourists as long as they stay in the well-lit outer bands, but government inspector Percival Farquhart arrives determined to see whether the operation can pass muster. Suspicious of Smitty's questionable history, Farquhart stays on to watch for trouble. Smitty's biggest headache is Norma, a tall, beautiful, stubborn resident who refuses to be kept away from the rings. She has a pilot's license, can fly whenever she likes, and seems intent on proving it. As Smitty tries to soothe nervous visitors like the Entwhistles and keep every safety precaution in place, he finds himself caught between the inspector's scrutiny and Norma's reckless charm. With one impulsive ride threatening to decide the fate of his resort, Smitty must survive the day without losing his business—or his nerve. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.