When i read the title my 1st thoughts were of Balloons kids balloons. I was way off the "Balloons" in the title refer to those massive Balloons that have gondolas that people fly in. There is a lot to follow in this book from a dad that may or may have not molested his daughter as a child. To a woman who just wants to set a altitude record with her balloon but she is receiving notes trying to scare her off that attempt. As usual in the Charlie Parker series (this is book number 9) Our Hero Charlie just can't seem to say no to helping someone which always get her in trouble but that may be the reason we love her so much. If you have read the previous 8 books in the Charlie Serious there is no need to stop now.