{"product_id":"the-strange-9781803362694","title":"The Strange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this novel, Anabelle Crisp is on a mission to recover a recording of her mother's voice from thieves who stole it from her father's diner in the Mars colony of New Galveston. She is accompanied by a robot, an outcast pilot, and a hardened outlaw. They must travel through derelict mining towns, across the Martian desert, and to the Peabody Crater, where they discover that New Galveston is not a safe haven. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Titan Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating and suspenseful novel, Ray Bradbury meets The Martian in a chilling tale of Mars' first colony, which has descended into madness after losing all contact with Earth. Set in the year 2045, Anabelle Crisp is just fourteen when the Silence arrives, severing all communication between Earth and her new home on Mars. As she and her father close their diner in the colony of New Galveston, they are suddenly robbed at gunpoint. Among the stolen items is a recording of her absent mother's voice, which holds immense sentimental value for Anabelle. Driven by a fierce desire to restore her father's broken spirits and reclaim the only remaining piece of her mother, Anabelle embarks on a perilous journey to confront the thieves and retrieve the precious recording.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoined by her loyal robot, an outcast pilot, and a hardened outlaw, Anabelle traverses through derelict mining towns where a mysterious mineral called the Strange has transformed its residents into bizarre creatures. She braves the treacherous Martian desert and reaches the enigmatic Peabody Crater, where she discovers that New Galveston, once a safe haven, is merely a guttering candle in a dark and desolate world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel is a must-read for fans of Jeff VanderMeer, as it combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and emotional depth. It explores the complexities of human relationships, the resilience of the human spirit, and the dangers of isolation and loneliness. With its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, \"The Silence\" is a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the future of humanity and the potential for redemption in even the most dire circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 131 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803362694\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nathan Ballingrud","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44115536576762,"sku":"9781803362694","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1679470191746_book.jpg?v=1679772054","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-strange-9781803362694","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}