The Pollutant Speaks by Alex Cochran
A discharged mental patient finds himself bankrupt, and his only escape is to venture further into the cosmos than he ever dreamed. This thrilling debut novel by Alex Cochran explores language, politics and law through the lens of alien possibilities.
"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 speciesEvans'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." Editor's Pick - BookLife; "A studied, intricate look at a futuristic age of alien contact [...] like William Gibson's Neuromancer [...] readers will be rewarded with an imaginative story that doesn't fail to surprise" Kirkus Reviews
Alex Cochran is the pseudonym of Alex Weinle, a writer based in Cambridge, England. He authors short stories, graphic novels, and film scripts. His debut novel is THE POLLUTANT SPEAKS from Bee Orchid Press, with a forthcoming audiobook version. His works often revolve around possible futures and immersing the reader in the people of those worlds to discover something about themselves. See what he's up to on Instagram @alexcochran or Twitter @cannotbegrouped.At various times, a scientist, a surfer, a code monkey and a journalist, Alex now focuses on crafting and conceiving fiction with all the pain and joys involved. He has written screenplays for short films Insider (2018), CopyCats (2020) and McPherson's Toys (see IMDB) and short fiction in magazines like Jupiter and anthologies. Alex 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 | 9781739578114 |
| ISBN 10 | 1739578112 |
| Title | The Pollutant Speaks |
| Author | Alex Cochran |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bee Orchid Press |
| Year published | 2023-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 262 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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