Shade
Shade by Emily Devenport, published by Penguin Group in 1991, is a science fiction novel that explores a futuristic world through the eyes of its protagonist, Shade. After escaping from a star freighter, Shade finds herself on the planet Deadtown, where she quickly realizes that freedom comes with its own set of dangers. The narrative follows her journey as she navigates a society rife with peril, where survival depends on her ability to adapt and protect herself from those who would exploit her vulnerabilities.
In this edition, readers will discover Shade’s transformation from an Earth runaway to a savvy survivor in a hostile environment. The story delves into themes of power and manipulation, as Shade becomes entangled with three dominant alien races that seek to use her unique talent for mind-reading. With 246 pages, this book presents a vivid portrayal of a world where desires can turn deadly, and the struggle for autonomy is a constant battle.
Official synopsis Publisher
A futuristic tale… As an Earth runaway, Shade had been happy to be planetside again, free of the captain of the star freighter on which she’d stowed away. But after one day on her own in Deadtown, Shade knew she’d merely traded one prison for a larger and far deadlier one. For this was a world where you were fair game for anyone’s desires if you didn’t have plenty of protection. Still, Shade was a quick learner, and she soon became one of the coolest of Deadtowners, a survivor at any cost. At least until she found herself played for a pawn by the three dominant alien races on the planet — powerful and ruthless beings on the planet — powerful and ruthless beings ready to make use of her talent for scoping into other peoples’s minds…
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