The Space Between Worlds: The #1 smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller! by Micaiah J

Description: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson Of the 380 realities that have been unlocked, Cara is dead in all but 8. But when one of her remaining doppelgangers dies under mysterious circumstances, Cara is plunged into a new world with an old secret. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Sunday Times bestseller. Winner of the Kitschies Golden Tentacle award.A stunning science fiction debut, The Space Between Worlds is both a cross-dimensional adventure and a powerful examination of identity, privilege, and belonging.My mother used to say I was born reaching, which is true. She also used to say it would get me killed, which it hasnt. Not yet, anyway.Born in the dirt of the wasteland, Cara has fought her entire life just to survive. Now she has done the impossible, and landed herself a comfortable life on the lower levels of the wealthy and walled-off Wiley City. So long as she can keep her head down and avoid trouble, shes on a sure path to citizenship and security - on this world, at least.Of the 380 realities that have been unlocked, Cara is dead in all but 8.Caras parallel selves are exceptionally good at dying - from disease, turf wars, or vendettas they couldnt outrun - which makes Cara wary, and valuable. Because while multiverse travel is possible, no one can visit a world in which their counterpart is still alive. And no one has fewer counterparts than Cara.But then one of her eight doppelgangers dies under mysterious circumstances, and Cara is plunged into a new world with an old secret. What she discovers will connect her past and future in ways she never could have imagined - and reveal her own role in a plot that endangers not just her earth, but the entire multiverse. Author Biography Micaiah Johnson is a biracial author who was raised in a Jehovahs Witness community in the Southern California desert. She graduated high school at the age of 13, received her MFA from Rutgers-Camden, and is currently studying race and robots as a PhD candidate at Vanderbilt. She is on twitter at @micaiah_johnson. Review Johnsons debut is a rare bird in any reality: a novel that is twisting, suspenseful, and profound * Max Gladstone, co-author of the Hugo and Nebula-winning THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR *Profoundly satisfying . . . [it] remained two steps ahead of my imagination, rattling it out of complacency and flooding it with color and heat * The New York Times Book Review, Editors Choice *A gritty, riveting, and ultimately hopeful novel about the people, choices, and relationships who make us who we are - in this world, and in those we can only imagine * Kameron Hurley, Hugo and Locus award-winning author of The Light Brigade *A strong new voice in science fiction * Sunday Times Culture *Fascinating, complicated, compelling . . . this is a jewel of a novel, all the more impressive for being Johnsons debut * Locus *Clever characters, surprise twists, plenty of action, and a plot that highlights social and racial inequities in astute prose * Library Journal Starred Review *Johnson bursts onto the scene with this thought-provoking, high-concept sci-fi debut that impresses with exceptional worldbuilding and a distinctive protagonist * Publishers Weekly *Johnson excels at contrasting lives of privilege and poverty, and at drip-feeding information that gradually reveals Caras complex character * Guardian *A dark, provocative read thats both challenging and satisfying * SFX *Micaiah Johnsons debut is a punk album, presenting a world where even our possibilities are colonized. I loved every twisting minute of it * Alex White, author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe *A riveting story filled with adventures and emotions * The Nerd Daily *Gorgeous writing, mind-bending worldbuilding, razor-sharp social commentary, and a main character that demands your attention - and your allegiance * Rob Hart, author of The Warehouse *An imaginative tale of multiverses and doppelgangers * Choice Magazine *A witty, deep and savvy tale . . . Fresh and interesting * New Scientist *Sliding Doors meets Mad Max . . . a fast-paced, compelling read * SciFiNow *Micaiah Johnsons debut is a punk album, presenting a world where even our possibilities are colonized. I loved every twisting minute of it * Alex White, author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe *Johnsons world-hopping debut uses science fictional tools and an exciting plot to address urgent questions of privilege and position. . . . A compelling stand-alone debut that will leave readers thrilled, thoughtful, and anticipating the authors next book * Kirkus Reviews *50 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade * NPR *At a time when I was really struggling with the cognitive demands of reading anything for work or pleasure, this book flooded me with oxygen and lit me on fire. I cant say for certain that it enabled me to read again, but in its wake, I could * Amal El-Mohtar, award-winning author of This Is How You Lose the Time War *A dark, provocative read... The social commentary is hard-hitting, delivered with plenty of gripping, well-crafted storytelling * SFX *Johnson, while never neglecting the necessity for story, has taken the opportunity to treat with profound questions if you read closely * ParSec Magazine * Long Description Reasons Cara has died: - The emperor of the wasteland wanted to make an example of her mother and started with her - One of her mothers boyfriends wanted to cover up what he did to her - She was born addicted and her lungs didnt develop - She was left alone, and a stranger came along - The runners came for a neighbour and she was in the way - The runners came for her mother and she was in the way - The runners came for her boyfriend and she was in the way - The runners came for no one, serving nothing but chaos and fear, and she was what they found - Her mother left her alone in a shed while she worked or got high and she fell asleep alone and hungry and forever Reasons Cara has lived: - She doesnt know but there are 8. The multiverse business is booming, but theres just one catch: no one can visit a world where their counterpart is still alive. Enter Cara . Of the 382 realities that have been unlocked, Cara is dead in all but eight But on this earth, she survived. Born in the wastelands where if a basic lack of resources didnt kill you, violence would, Cara is happy to reap the benefits of a job and a safe place in the city to call home.But when one of her eight remaining doppelgangers dies under mysterious circumstances, Cara is plunged into a new world with an old secret. What she discovers will connect her past and future in ways she never could have imagined - and reveal her own role in a plot that endangers not just her world, but the entire multiverse. Review Quote Gorgeous writing, mind-bending worldbuilding, razaor-sharp social commentary, and a main character that demands your attention - and your allegiance Promotional "Headline" Of the 382 realities that have been unlocked, Cara is dead in all but eight. But when one of her remaining doppelgangers dies under mysterious circumstances, Cara is plunged into a new world with an old secret. Details ISBN1529387140 Author Micaiah Johnson Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Year 2020 ISBN-10 1529387140 ISBN-13 9781529387148 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-08-04 Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 336 Language English DEWEY 813.6 UK Release Date 2020-08-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-09-19 AU Release Date 2020-09-19 Imprint Hodderscape Subtitle The #1 smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller! Series Ashtown series We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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