This debut spotlight is all about sci-fi with two first-time authors telling stories of humankind discovering intelligent life in an octopus species and a thrilling pan-continental race against time.
THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA by Ray Nayler
2 starred reviews!
“Nayler’s masterful debut combines fascinating science and well-wrought characters to deliver a deep dive into the nature of intelligent life.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This compelling sf debut is impossible to put down, a delightful embroidery of the rush of scientific discovery and the pain of isolation, asking hard questions about what society is and what it means to truly understand another creature.”–Booklist, starred review
SELF-PORTRAIT WITH NOTHING by Aimee Pokwatka
“Pokwatka’s debut is a unique and well-plotted story with many twists and turns. Recommended for science fiction fans, but it will also appeal to a wider audience.”–Library Journal, starred review
THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA by Ray Nayler; 9780374605957; available now.
SELF-PORTRAIT WITH NOTHING by Aimee Pokwatka; 9781250820846; 10/18/22