White Queen
White Queen by Gwyneth Jones, published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited on September 2, 2021, is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by natural disasters and societal upheaval. In the year 2038, humanity grapples with rampant retroviruses and economic instability, leading to a significant shift in global power dynamics following a socialist revolution in the US. The arrival of aliens complicates matters further, as factions emerge, including the anti-alien group White Queen, which seeks to incite hostility against the extraterrestrial visitors.
Readers will find a narrative that follows Johnny Guglio, an American exile, and Braemar Wilson, a determined reporter, as they navigate the complexities of human-alien relations amidst chaos. The story delves into themes of alien contact and genetic engineering, exploring the motivations behind the visitors’ arrival and the societal reactions to their presence. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging entry into Gwyneth Jones’ critically acclaimed Aleutian Trilogy.
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In the year 2038, the earth has been ravaged by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Retroviruses run rampant through humanity. Economic disaster has destabilised the world, the US has undergone a socialist revolution, and the balance of power has changed.
Then the aliens arrive.
With no clear understanding of the visitors’ intent, factions form, including the anti-alien group White Queen, working to turn humans against these extra-terrestrial tourists. Caught in the middle is Johnny Guglio, an American exile whose only fault was living near the landing site, and Braemar Wilson, a cutthroat reporter who will do whatever she needs to get ahead of the story. And for better or for worse, it seems being caught in the middle is the best place for them to uncover the truth.
Winner of the 1991 James Tiptree Jr. Award, WHITE QUEEN is the first in Gwyneth Jones’ critically acclaimed Aleutian Trilogy.
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