In Djibouti, Pier 17 the reader is drawn into a world of science, culture, language, love and murder. As the mystery unfolds, the environment matures as the land and the people come to life in ways unimagined. The difficulty with such a compelling story is the inability to note what is true and what falls into the realm of fiction. Readers will eagerly look forward to the next story in this compelling series. Move over major mystery protagonist - Professor Carter Dunstin has arrived!