Cirrus@Austlit

'In the mythical, ant sized world of Harenae, a group of young engineers emerge from their underground city. They are immediately confronted by the realities of a much bigger surface world.

'Obsidian is different; his vivid dreams provide unusual insights into the past, present and future. His visions take him beyond the conventional thinking of his people.

'Natural disasters provoke desperate battles for survival between competing civilisations and strange predators. Friendships, love and loyalty are tested by the dynamic events.

'Amidst the struggles, Obsidian seeks to understand the meaning of not only his life, but of life itself.' (Publication summary) 

'In 2101, the world is a different place. The era of great global transformation has made caring for the planet the top priority.

'Global leaders are now predominantly female; men are in decline. The increasing population remains a stubborn concern.

'Sophisticated global systems connect the world. Artificial intelligence is central to how society operates.

'Genetic engineering has blurred boundaries between natural and synthetically produced creations.

'Sex is fluid. Influence has replaced money as the key measure of worth.

'Space is the new frontier, with mining established on the moon.

'The discovery that the online system is manipulating the truth threatens the furutre of humanity. The Chief Shepherd of Earth forms a desperate alliance that risks everything to combat the powerful force seizing control.

'An enthralling tale of love, loss, despair, resilience, and hope that explores what it means to be human and invites readers to think carefully about the consequences of decisions we make.' (Publication summary)