Gravity Dreams by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
When Tyndel offends against the deeply conservative, religious culture in which he has been raised, he is exiled to a more technologically advanced civilization. His own people think of this space-faring nation as demons and it is not easy for him to adjust. However, Tyndel has the rare talent that will enable him to become a space pilot. But neither his talent nor his upbringing has prepared him for what he will encounter in space ...'Morally persuasive and emotionally wrenching' THE NEW YORK TIMES on ADIAMANTEMore information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk