{"product_id":"9781781087886","title":"The Human Son","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Human Son\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Adrian J Walker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 Years In The Future, Earth Is A Paradise... Without Us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow the Erta are faced with a dilemma—if they reintroduce the rebellious and violent Homo sapiens, all of their work could be undone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey decide to raise one child: a sole human to decide if we should again inherit the Earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Adrian Walker's books always have big ideas that make me think, \u003ci\u003eI wish I'd thought of that!\u003c\/i\u003e But like any great writer it's the more intimate aspects to his writing, the humour and humanity, that really makes his work shine. \u003ci\u003eThe Human Son\u003c\/i\u003e is another winner.\" -- Tim Lebbon, author of \u003ci\u003eEden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A real find.\" -- Stephen King\u003cbr\u003e“Adrian Walker breaks your heart in unexpected ways.” -- Anne Corlett, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Human Son\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a story that fosters a curious mind and an open heart, questioning and inspiring both without judgement.” -- \u003ci\u003eSciFiNow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There's a dark note of comedy... but things soon take a turn for the profound.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A prevailing mood of ironic charm.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This impressive, surprisingly hopeful take is as rigorous as a thought experiment as it is delightful as pure entertainment.” -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e“Enthralling from the opening line, \u003ci\u003eThe Human Son\u003c\/i\u003e is grounded and heart-rending, a human and hopeful entry to the library of post-apocalyptic literature.” -- \u003ci\u003eAurealis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Human Son\u003c\/i\u003e 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.” -- \u003ci\u003eStorgy Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781781087886\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Solaris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40591637709006,"sku":"9781781087886","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_5c5d8715-16ad-4200-81a4-9f5c078ea059.jpg?v=1646689638","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781781087886","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}