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According to book reviewer Dani Zweig, coming of age and human evolution are common themes in Scyoc's books.

For example, in Assignment Nor ' Dyren, the two main characters are young humans off on an adventure visiting an alien world.

Tollan Bailey has not been able to fit into the post-industrial work force of Earth, but the world Nor ' Dyren provides an environment well suited to his interests.

Laarica Johns is the other main human character, struggling to develop a career and escape from her over-protective parents.

The theme of evolution is also present in Assignment Nor ' Dyren, with questions raised about how human-like species must adapt to an environment that includes advanced technologies such as space travel.