Great opening, I could visualize the characters and the environment from their descriptions. Easy to read and as good as other major sci Fi/fantasy authors I've read.
May 11 Update: 'Fires Upon the Desert,' the first entry to my sequel to 'Drowning at Dusk' is up. This features a new main character in a new part of the setting, and is thus an easy entry point for new readers. While reading the original installment will give you the most co...