White Queen
White Queen by Gwyneth Jones, published by Tom Doherty Associates on October 15, 1994, is a thought-provoking work of fiction that explores themes of alien contact and gender issues. Set in a future where Japan has been devastated by a geologic disaster and the global economy is in turmoil, the narrative follows Johnny Guglioli, a young cyberjournalist grappling with a lethal computer virus. As he embarks on a quest to uncover the whereabouts of extraterrestrials in West Africa, he encounters beings that challenge his understanding of life and existence.
Readers will find a richly imagined world where the boundaries of humanity and alien life blur. The story delves into the complexities of communication and survival in a chaotic environment, presenting a unique perspective on the implications of contact with otherworldly entities. With a page count of 320, this first edition is written in English and invites readers to contemplate the future of humanity in the face of extraordinary challenges.
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Winner of the first James Tiptree, Jr.. Memorial Award for SF about gender issues, White Queen is a dazzling vision of an out-of-control future from the author of Divine Endurance.
It’s 2038. Japan has been destroyed by geologic catastrophe. The global economy is in chaos. And Johnny Guglioli, a young wirehead cyberjournalist infected with a very deadly computer virus, follows the trail of a group of extraterrestrials who have landed somewhere in West Africa.
But when Johnny finally finds the aliens, they’re far different from anything he could have imagined: Mysterious. Telepathic. Nearly immortal. And driven by a dark imperative that may cost humanity its future.
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