Nightwings — Robert Silverberg

INTO THE DARKNESS, INTO THE LIGHT

Alien invaders have conquered Earth, sending her peoples to the brink of despair. The old Watcher, who spent his life scanning the heavens for galactic enemies, now finds his mission finished and his friends torn from him.

He especially misses young Avluela, the beautiful Flier who soared through the night on luminescent wings and breathed beauty into his heart. Though chaos reigns, the Watcher makes a voyage of discovery, but he is not prepared for the stunning passions and betrayals he encounters. He refuses to give up, however, and determines to reach the Holy City of Jorslem.

There the Watcher hopes to find his destiny in youth and knowledge. But much more awaits him in Jorslem, for Avluela is there, and she holds not only the promise of love, but the secret of human destiny.