Out There: Stories

Kate Folk's debut novel, SKY DADDY, is a haunting and darkly inventive exploration of the absurdity of life in the digital age, combining science fiction and horror to create unforgettable visions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Kate Folk's debut novel, "Sky Daddy," is a captivating and thought-provoking work of fiction set to be released on April 2025. The novel explores a range of themes, including the dangers of dating apps, the impact of artificial intelligence on society, and the absurdity of life in the digital age. The story follows a woman who uses dating apps to find a partner, but soon discovers that the men she meets are more interested in stealing her data than in dating her. Meanwhile, a sculptor trapped in a skyscraper restaurant during a violent coup creates a perfect model of the town as it is destroyed. As the world is obliterated by a curtain of void, the woman is left with a difficult decision: who will she spend eternity with? "Out There" is a haunting and darkly inventive collection of stories that deftly combine science fiction and horror to uncover an unforgettable vision of the absurdity of life in the digital age. The novel has been praised by critics for its unique and imaginative storytelling, with comparisons being drawn to the works of Kafka, Camus, and Bradbury. Chang-Rae Lee, author of "Native Speaker," has called the novel "a literary love child of Kafka and Camus and Bradbury penning episodes of 'Black Mirror.'" "Sky Daddy" is a must-read for anyone who loves thought-provoking fiction and is interested in exploring the boundaries of the digital age.

Weight: 184g
Dimension: 197 x 131 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529372663