The Ice Ghost
The Ice Ghost by Kathleen O’Neal Gear, published by Penguin on May 17, 2022, is a work of fiction that delves into a frozen future shaped by an apocalyptic Ice Age. In this second installment of a cli-fi series, the narrative follows archaic human species, including Denisovans and Homo erectus, as they face the brink of extinction. The story centers on Trogon, a Neandertal holy man who, guided by a vision, believes that the key to salvation lies in locating the Old Woman of the Mountain, a legendary figure thought to be in stasis.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale of survival and conflict as Trogon seeks to capture young Quiller to lead him to the burial cave of the Old Woman. Meanwhile, Quiller’s people, the Denisovans, view Trogon as a powerful witch whose intentions could lead to their destruction. As Quiller’s best friend Lynx embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous landscapes, including towering glaciers and encounters with dire wolves, the stakes rise in this exploration of genetic engineering and coming-of-age themes amidst a harsh, post-apocalyptic world. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English.
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This second book in a cli-fi series from a nationally-recognized anthropologist explores a frozen future where archaic species struggle to survive an apocalyptic Ice Age
In the brutal Ice Age caused by the ancient Jemen war, many archaic human species, including Denisovans and Homo erectus, hover on the verge of extinction. There seems no way out, until the greatest Neandertal holy man, Trogon, has a vision. Legends say the truce that ended the old war left one hostage in the hands of the victorious rebels: the godlike Jemen leader known as the Old Woman of the Mountain. According to Trogon’s vision, only one person knows the location of that burial cave. Trogon must capture young Quiller and force her to lead him there…for the Old Woman may not be dead. She may only have been in stasis for a thousand summers, and when reawakened she will save them from oblivion.
But according to the Denisovans—Quiller’s people—Trogon is the most powerful witch alive. He’s up to something evil that will surely spell their destruction. He must be stopped before it’s too late.
Quiller’s best friend Lynx must brave towering glaciers, dire wolves, and prides of giant lions to save her and stop Trogon.
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