The Pollutant Speaks by Alex Cochran
Evans is in trouble. A star of punk discontent: a few wrong turns and a stint in a mental institution find him on the streets and desperate for work. Find a job or be beaten to death in the ghetto of an overcrowded planet: those are his choices. His only escape is to venture further into the cosmos than he ever dreamed.
“Like Vonnegut and Whitman took a bath in cyberpunk” GoodReads; “A studied, intricate look at a futuristic age of alien contact.” KIRKUS; “Telling this surprising story with brisk efficiency despite rich concepts, a sense of poetry, and welcome literary ambition, Cochran deftly portrays the power of human minds to learn, teach, and stand up to the worst of our species. Evans’s journey of self-realization and redemption, featuring fascinating and sometimes head-spinning development of Para language and future technology. This will delight lovers of thoughtful, ambitious science fiction.” BookLife - Editor's Choice; "A profound contemplation on the human condition, making it a standout in its genre." Tristin Sylvester; "Cochran might just be your new drug of choice. I know he's mine." Digital Alice Reviews;
Alex Cochran is a writer based in Cambridge, England. His debut novel, THE POLLUTANT SPEAKS from Bee Orchid Press, has received critical acclaim and has been nominated for Hugo, Nebula and BSFA Best Novel 2024. His works often revolve around possible futures and immersing the reader in the people of those worlds to discover something about themselves. At various times, a scientist, a surfer and a code monkey, Alex focuses on crafting and conceiving fiction with all the pain and joys involved. He has an MA in Science Fiction to go with his near-mint-conditon-unused BSc in Astrophysics. He narrates for the Tales To Terrify and other podcasts.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781739578107 |
| ISBN 10 | 1739578104 |
| Title | The Pollutant Speaks |
| Author | Alex Cochran |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bee Orchid Press |
| Year published | 2023-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 255 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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