Burke, Sue

Socially conscious near-future, science fiction for listeners interested in the politics of individuality.

This rollicking thriller from Burke (Immunity Index) moves at a fast pace but manages to maintain its focus on the true threats of climate change and human hubris, all the while keeping readers riveted and entertained.

This dystopian biothriller reads like a 21st-century version of Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain, crossed with George Orwell’s 1984. The clone sisters and their creator each provide alternating perspectives of a chaotic world and evince that individuals can make a difference. The story they tell is hopeful, heartbreaking, and compelling at every turn. Highly recommended for readers of dystopian science fiction or political technothrillers.

Burke's riveting debut offers a compelling look into communication and sentience on a world where humanity is not the highest on the food chain nor in actual control of their environment. The unusual landscape and range of characters through the years show that evolution affects all.