Snakeskins

Snakeskins is an SF thriller examining the repercussions of rejuvenation and cloning on individuals' sense of identity and society. Caitlin Hext must decide whether to produce a Snakeskin clone or prevent the Great British Prosperity Party from establishing a corrupt new world order.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2019
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Synopsis:


Caitlin Hext's first shedding ceremony is imminent, but she is far from prepared to produce a Snakekin clone. When her Skin fails to turn to dust as expected, she must decide whether she wishes the newcomer alive or dead. Worse still, it transpires that the Hext family may be of central importance to the survival of Charmers, a group of people with the inexplicable power to produce duplicates every seven years and rejuvenate. In parallel with reporter Gerry Chafik and government aide Russell Handler, Caitlin must prevent the Great British Prosperity Party from establishing a corrupt new world order.


Setting:


Snakeskins takes place in a future Britain where rejuvenation and cloning are commonplace. The Great British Prosperity Party has gained control of the government and is seeking to establish a corrupt new world order. Caitlin Hext, a young woman with the power to produce duplicates every seven years, is caught up in the chaos.


Characters:


Caitlin Hext: Caitlin is the protagonist of the story. She is a young woman with the power to produce duplicates every seven years. She is reluctant to produce a Snakekin clone, but is forced to do so when her Skin fails to turn to dust as expected. Caitlin is a strong-willed and independent woman, who is determined to prevent the Great British Prosperity Party from establishing a corrupt new world order.


Gerry Chafik: Gerry is a reporter for the Daily Telegraph. He is investigating the Great British Prosperity Party and its links to rejuvenation and cloning. Gerry is a skilled reporter and a fearless investigator, who is willing to risk his life to expose the truth.


Russell Handler: Russell is a government aide who is working with Caitlin to prevent the Great British Prosperity Party from establishing a corrupt new world order. Russell is a loyal and trustworthy aide, who is committed to doing what is right.


Theme:


Snakeskins explores the theme of identity and the consequences of cloning. The story questions what it means to be human and what it means to have a sense of self. It also examines the power of the government and the corrupting influence of power.


Conclusion:


Snakeskins is a thrilling and thought-provoking SF thriller that examines the repercussions of rejuvenation and cloning on individuals and wider society. The story is well-written and well-paced, with a strong cast of characters. The theme of identity and the consequences of cloning are thought-provoking and relevant to modern society. Overall, Snakeskins is a must-read for fans of SF and thriller genres.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789090789