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OUT NOW: The Human Son by Adrian J. Walker (paperback)

The Human Son

The beautiful science fiction novel The Human Son by Adrian J. Walker is now out in paperback in the UK!

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500 years in the future, Earth is a paradise… Without us.

The Earth was dying, and only the Erta could save it. Created to be genetically superior, hyper-intelligent and unburdened by the full range of human emotions, they succeeded by removing the cause: humans.

Now the Erta are faced with a dilemma—if they reintroduce the rebellious and violent Homo sapiens, all of their work could be undone.

They decide to raise one child: a sole human to decide if we should again inherit the Earth.

But the quiet and clinical Ima finds that there is more to raising a human than she had expected; and there is more to humanity’s history than she has been told.

“Adrian Walker’s books always have big ideas that make me think, I wish I’d thought of that! But like any great writer it’s the more intimate aspects to his writing, the humour and humanity, that really makes his work shine. The Human Son is another winner.” — Tim Lebbon, author of Eden

“This impressive, surprisingly hopeful take is as rigorous as a thought experiment as it is delightful as pure entertainment.” — Publishers Weekly starred review

“A prevailing mood of ironic charm.” — The Times

The Human Son delivers a story that fosters a curious mind and an open heart, questioning and inspiring both without judgement.” — SciFiNow

“Enthralling from the opening line, The Human Son is grounded and heart-rending, a human and hopeful entry to the library of post-apocalyptic literature.” — Aurealis

The Human Son is a novel of emotional depth and maturity, handled by a writer at the top of his game, tackling philosophical topics with page turning effortlessness.” — Storgy Magazine

“There’s a dark note of comedy… but things soon take a turn for the profound.” — SFX

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An Evening with Adrian Tchaikovsky and Adrian J. Walker

An Evening with Adrian Tchaikovsky and Adrian J. Walker, hosted by Meg MacDonald

10th June 7pm – 8pm (BST) ONLINE

Join us on the 10th June at 7pm (BST) for a fantastic online event with bestselling science fiction authors Adrian Tchaikovsky (Firewalkers) and Adrian J. Walker (The Human Son), hosted by the wonderful Meg MacDonald from the Glasgow 2024 Worldcon bid

Register today and you will receive the Zoom Webinar link via email within 24 hours prior to the event start. There will also be the opportunity to submit questions for the authors during the event.

Sign up here bit.ly/AdriansEvent10June

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Solaris to publish thrilling new Adrian J. Walker book, The Human Son

Solaris are delighted to announce the publication of The Human Son by #1 bestselling author Adrian J. Walker, which will be released April this year. The Human Son is a startling, emotional, and beautiful book – to be enjoyed widely by all science fiction fans, and more!

Editor Michael Rowley acquired World English rights in Walker’s new novel from Sam Copeland of RCW (Rogers, Coleridge & White).

About the book:

500 YEARS IN THE FUTURE, EARTH IS A PARADISE… WITHOUT US.

The Earth was dying, and only the Erta could save it. Created to be genetically superior, hyper-intelligent and unburdened by the full range of human emotions, they succeeded by removing the cause: humans.

Now the Erta are faced with a dilemma—if they reintroduce the rebellious and violent Homo sapiens, all of their work could be undone.

They decide to raise one child: a sole human to decide if we should again inherit the Earth.

But the quiet and clinical Ima finds that there is more to raising a human than she had expected; and there is more to humanity’s history than she has been told.

Author Adrian J. Walker on the book:

“I’m beyond thrilled that Rebellion are publishing The Human Son, and I can’t wait for it to hit the shelves. Human ingenuity fascinates me, and for some time I’ve been obsessed by the idea that we might one day delegate our fate to an intelligence of our own making. This story is about how that might work out for us. But it is also about humanity’s triumphs and frailties, about parenthood, and about how the act of caring for another being can awaken our senses.”

Editor Michael Rowley had this to say:

“I’ve long been a fan of Adrian J. Walker’s books, and it was fantastic to be able to acquire The Human Son. It’s a novel of great insight and compassion, with a thrilling plot that had me hooked from the start. The Human Son does what all great science fiction books strive to do: imagines the future and our place on it, while commentating on our present. “

 The Human Son with be out in paperback and eBook 28 April (US) and 30 April (UK).

For review copies of The Human Son and author interviews please contact Hanna Waigh, PR & Marketing Manager: hanna.waigh@rebellion.co.uk.