Blackfish City A Novel
Blackfish City A Novel by Sam J. Miller, published by HarperCollins on October 2, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages in English. Set in a floating city constructed in the Arctic Circle after the climate wars, the narrative explores the complexities of life in a remarkable feat of engineering that faces challenges from crime, corruption, and a new disease known as “the breaks.” As the city grapples with the stark contrasts of wealth and poverty, the arrival of a mysterious woman riding an orca captivates its inhabitants.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of political corruption, organized crime, and the impact of climate change. The orcamancer subtly unites four individuals on the fringes of society, prompting them to engage in acts of resistance to save their crumbling city. Through their journey, they uncover profound truths about themselves and the power of human connection amidst a dystopian backdrop. This edition presents a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues within a fantastical framework.
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“One of the most intriguing future cities in years.” —Charlie Jane Anders
“Simmers with menace and heartache, suspense and wonder.” —Ann Leckie
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After the climate wars, a floating city is constructed in the Arctic Circle, a remarkable feat of mechanical and social engineering, complete with geothermal heating and sustainable energy. The city’s denizens have become accustomed to a roughshod new way of living, however, the city is starting to fray along the edges—crime and corruption have set in, the contradictions of incredible wealth alongside direst poverty are spawning unrest, and a new disease called “the breaks” is ravaging the population.
When a strange new visitor arrives—a woman riding an orca, with a polar bear at her side—the city is entranced. The “orcamancer,” as she’s known, very subtly brings together four people—each living on the periphery—to stage unprecedented acts of resistance. By banding together to save their city before it crumbles under the weight of its own decay, they will learn shocking truths about themselves.
Blackfish City is a remarkably urgent—and ultimately very hopeful—novel about political corruption, organized crime, technology run amok, the consequences of climate change, gender identity, and the unifying power of human connection.
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