Feed Them Silence
Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo is a novella published by Tor Publishing Group on March 14, 2023. This edition, written in English and spanning 112 pages, explores the complex relationship between humans and nonhuman animals through the lens of science fiction. The narrative follows Dr. Sean Kell-Luddon, who uses a neurological interface to connect with one of the last remaining wild wolves, driven by both scientific curiosity and a deep desire for connection.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of what it means to “be-in-kind” with another species. As Sean immerses herself in the wolf’s world, she grapples with the consequences of her obsession, which threatens her marriage and her own well-being. The novella delves into themes of intimacy, freedom, and the ethical implications of scientific exploration, all while presenting a vivid portrayal of the natural world. With its focus on LGBTQ+ and hard science fiction elements, Feed Them Silence invites readers to reflect on the boundaries of human experience and the cost of pursuing one’s passions.
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Lee Mandelo dives into the minds of wolves in Feed Them Silence, a novella of the near future.
What does it mean to “be-in-kind” with a nonhuman animal? Or in Dr. Sean Kell-Luddon’s case, to be in-kind with one of the last remaining wild wolves? Using a neurological interface to translate her animal subject’s perception through her own mind, Sean intends to chase both her scientific curiosity and her secret, lifelong desire to experience the intimacy and freedom of wolfishness. To see the world through animal eyes; smell the forest, thick with olfactory messages; even taste the blood and viscera of a fresh kill. And, above all, to feel the belonging of the pack.
Sean’s tireless research gives her a chance to fulfill that dream, but pursuing it has a terrible cost. Her obsession with work endangers her fraying relationship with her wife. Her research methods threaten her mind and body. And the attention of her VC funders could destroy her subject, the beautiful wild wolf whose mental world she’s invading.
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