What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

I can't remember the author's name, and I can't spell "Nasqueron" correctly, which is why I can't find this book again!

The book is about weird aliens on the moons of Jupiter who commune with really old aliens who know everything... there are hyperspace jumps in space and AI creatures.

Please help, I'd like to read more of this author.

Sounds like The Algebraist, by Iain M. Banks.... the 2004 British edition was nominated (but didn't win) for a Hugo Award: Best Book.

http://www.amazon.com/Algebraist-Iain...

YES that's it! Thanks so much!