Venomous Lumpsucker

The Lumpsucker is a novel that combines satire, humor, and science fiction to explore the consequences of mass extinction and the lengths people will go to save a species.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The Lumpucker is a novel that captivates, enchants, and deeply moves readers in equal measure. It has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Sunday Times Science Fiction Novel of the Year.

The Financial Times praised the novel for its "brutally satirical and grimly hilarious" tone, while the Daily Mail described it as "venomous lumpsucker." The Lumpucker is a remarkable creature, considered the most intelligent fish on the planet. However, its fate remains uncertain, as it might have gone extinct.

The story revolves around two individuals: mining executive Mark Halyard, who faces a prison cell if the fish is lost forever, and biologist Karin Resaint, who needs it for her own darker purposes. Despite their mutual distrust, they are forced to join forces in a desperate search for the Lumpucker. Their journey takes them across the enigmatic landscapes of near-future Europe, including a nature reserve filled with toxic waste, a floating city on the Baltic Sea, and the perilous hinterlands of a totalitarian state.

As they delve deeper into the conspiracy surrounding the Lumpucker, they discover a vast and intricate plot that extends far beyond the mere existence of this singular fish. The novel explores themes of mass extinction, environmental degradation, and the consequences of human actions on the natural world. It is a laugh-out-loud novel that simultaneously confirms the author's reputation as one of the foremost satirists of his generation.

The Lumpucker is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, offering a unique and entertaining perspective on the challenges we face in our rapidly changing world. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys science fiction, satire, and thought-provoking storytelling.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 196 x 129 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473613577