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    The Marauders by Tom Cooper
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    The Marauders by Tom Cooper is a story set in Louisiana post-Katrina and the BP oil spill, portraying the struggles of the shrimpers and fishermen in the backwater swamps and bayous. The novel introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a one-armed pill addict searching for Lafitte's treasure, a young shrimper dealing with family conflicts, small-time crooks, and dangerous individuals like the Toup brothers. The narrative weaves together the lives of these characters, showcasing the impact of environmental disasters and personal tragedies on their livelihoods and relationships. The writing style is praised for its vivid descriptions, sense of place, and interconnected storylines that create a compelling and immersive reading experience.

    They came like specters from the dark maw of the bayou, first ghostly light in the fog, then the rasp of a motor: an aluminum powerboat scudding across lacquer-black water. From a distance the figures...

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    New Earth
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    Book 14 in the series:The Grand Tour

    New Earth - The Grand Tour by Ben Bova
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    'New Earth' in the series 'The Grand Tour' by Ben Bova explores a future where Earth is facing environmental disaster due to massive greenhouse flooding, leading to a group of explorers setting out for a planet called New Earth. The plot involves the explorers encountering unexpected intelligent life on New Earth, which looks exactly like humans but is far advanced technologically. As the story unfolds, the explorers must navigate complex relationships with the inhabitants of New Earth and work together to warn both Earth and the intelligent beings of an impending gamma ray explosion that threatens all intelligent life.


    (Also, see 42 recommendations for the series The Grand Tour )

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    The Back of the Turtle by Thomas King
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    'The Back of the Turtle' by Thomas King is a novel that delves into the aftermath of an environmental disaster known as The Ruin. The story follows a diverse set of characters including a suicidal man who ends up saving a boatload of people, a young boy searching for salvage, an old sea dog and storyteller, an artist confronting the loss of her family, and a lonely CEO. Through their individual stories, the book gradually reveals the cause of The Ruin and how each character is connected to or affected by it. King's writing style is observant and expressive, capturing his characters' emotions through great dialogues and a mocking portrayal of the corporate world.

    THE MAN STOOD AT THE BOUNDARY OF THE BEACH, IN THE shadows of the hanging cedars, and listened to the heavy surf run in from deeper water. The beach pitched up sharply here, the high sand soft and dry...

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    Hello America by J.G. Ballard
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    'Hello America' by J.G. Ballard is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic America where the country has been devastated by pollution and environmental disasters. The story follows a group of European explorers who crash into New York's harbor and venture out to explore the continent, encountering absurd tribal populations and remnants of American culture. The book delves into themes of American values, civilization, and the impact of environmental choices, all presented in a satirical and dystopian manner.

    The writing style of 'Hello America' is described as concise, enjoyable, and capturing the ambivalence towards American values. J.G. Ballard's narrative mocks stereotypes of America while exploring the country's past glory, present desolation, and potential future. The book is noted for its quick pace, engaging storytelling, and the eerie relevance of its themes despite being written in the early 1980s.


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    Sahara
    Book 11 in the series:Dirk Pitt

    Sahara - Dirk Pitt by Clive Cussler
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    'Sahara' in the 'Dirk Pitt' series by Clive Cussler is an action-packed adventure mystery set in the Sahara desert. The story follows Dirk Pitt and his team as they race against time to prevent an environmental catastrophe caused by pollution threatening the world's seas. Along the way, they encounter villains, navigate through treacherous situations, and uncover historical mysteries related to the Civil War and a long-lost female pilot. The writing style is described as fast-paced, filled with action, and reminiscent of a Hollywood action movie, with larger-than-life characters and thrilling plot twists.

    After traveling through the desert for days or weeks, seeing no animals, meeting no humans, civilization, no matter how tiny or primitive, comes as a stunning surprise. To the eleven people in the fiv...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Dirk Pitt )

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    Schild's Ladder by Greg Egan
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    Schild's Ladder by Greg Egan is a hard science fiction novel set 20,000 years in the future, exploring themes of quantum mechanics, transhumanism, and the manipulation of matter at a quantum level. The story follows a research team divided into Preservationists and Yielders, dealing with the aftermath of an accident at the future equivalent of the Large Hadron Collider. The protagonist, Tchicaya, navigates the slow-motion destruction caused by a false vacuum expanding throughout the universe, while interacting with computationally augmented post-humans and delving into complex quantum theories.

    Greg Egan's writing style in Schild's Ladder is characterized by intricate scientific concepts, such as quantum graph theory and relativity, presented in a detailed and thought-provoking manner. The narrative delves deep into the implications of advanced technology on humanity, exploring themes of identity, society, and the consequences of manipulating the fabric of reality.

    Other patterns could propagate in a similar fashion, and their symmetries and interactions matched up perfectly with the known fundamental particles. Every graph was still just a graph, a collection o...

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    The Difference Engine by William Gibson, Bruce Sterling
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    'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is an alternative history novel set in a Victorian England where steam-powered technology has advanced to the point of creating mechanical computers. The book explores the consequences of Charles Babbage completing his steam-powered computer, the Difference Engine, and the societal changes brought about by this technological advancement. The plot follows multiple storylines that intertwine, involving intrigue, civil disorder, and a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery surrounding stolen computer cards.

    The writing style of 'The Difference Engine' is described as detailed and immersive, painting a vivid picture of an alternate Victorian landscape where industrialism and early computing have triumphed over traditional political and social structures. The narrative is noted for its complexity, with some readers finding the plot convoluted yet fascinating, while others struggled to follow the multiple intertwining storylines and found the characters lacking depth and consistency.

    Below her, in a neglected formal garden, leafless vines lace wooden trellises on whitewashed, flaking walls. From the open windows of her sickroom, a warm draft stirs the loose white hair at her neck,...

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    The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch
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    The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch is a futuristic dystopian feminist retelling of the Joan of Arc story set in a world ravaged by environmental factors and war. The plot revolves around a small colony of privileged human beings living in space under a corrupted leader, while a rebel figure named Joan emerges as a symbol of hope and resistance. The writing style is described as bold, visceral, and philosophically searching, with elements of creation and destruction, nature and technology, and gender and the body interwoven into a complex narrative.

    I remove my shirt and step toward a table where I have spread out the tools I will need. I swab my entire chest and shoulders with synthetic alcohol. My body is white against the black of space where ...

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    Jurassic Florida - One Size Eats All by Hunter Shea
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    Jurassic Florida by Hunter Shea is a fast-paced creature feature set in a coastal town facing a natural disaster and a sudden increase in the population of giant iguanas. The story follows the residents of Polo Springs as they must fight for survival against these monstrous creatures that have been unleashed due to an environmental disaster, creating chaos and mayhem. The writing style is described as lean and efficient, with a focus on non-stop action and well-drawn characters that keep readers engaged from the first page to the last.


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    Tigerman by Nick Harkaway
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    Nick Harkaway's 'Tigerman' is a tale that combines elements of post-colonial intrigue, superhero fiction, and a surrogate father-son story set on the doomed island of Mancreu. The story follows British sergeant Lester Ferris as he navigates his duty on the island facing destruction due to environmental hazards, his bond with a local teenage boy, and his transformation into a reluctant superhero known as Tigerman. The novel delves into themes of love, sacrifice, friendship, and the impending environmental disaster, all while maintaining a balance between humor, thrill, and emotional depth in a unique and engaging writing style.

    The whole business had come as a surprise to everyone involved, not least of all it seemed to the pelican herself, who had engaged in the attempt almost absently and now appeared to be wishing it was ...

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