"In a Britain racked by the effects of climate change, about 50 years from now, Marc Winters' quiet life as a ranger on a nature reserve in Essex is about to be disturbed. Counter-terrorism officers arrive to question him about events from eight years before, when a cult his sister Izzy was part of had self-immolated."
"Beautifully written, blending close attention to the natural world with hallucinogenic dreams and a mind-boggling premise, this is an eco-thriller like no other from one of Britain's best SF writers."
In a future Britain affected by climate change, Marc Winters, a nature reserve ranger, is questioned by counter-terrorism officers about his sister Izzy's involvement in a cult that self-immolated. The cult believed in changing the world through psychotropic mushrooms and mental time travel. Both government agents and deep dreamers suspect Izzy shared vital information with Marc. Unaware of the dangers, Marc embarks on an investigation. The narrative combines ecological themes with hallucinogenic experiences, presenting a unique eco-thriller from a prominent British science fiction writer.
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