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The Terraformers
Book • 2023
The Terraformers is a sweeping science fiction novel set on the planet Sask-E, a private planet terraformed by the corporation Verdance to replicate Pleistocene Earth.
The story follows Destry, a member of the Environmental Rescue Team, as she uncovers a hidden city within a massive volcano, leading her to question the mission she has devoted her life to.
The novel spans thousands of years, delving into the triumphs, strife, and hope that define human and non-human existence in a future where the concept of personhood has expanded to include intelligent robots and animals.
The story follows Destry, a member of the Environmental Rescue Team, as she uncovers a hidden city within a massive volcano, leading her to question the mission she has devoted her life to.
The novel spans thousands of years, delving into the triumphs, strife, and hope that define human and non-human existence in a future where the concept of personhood has expanded to include intelligent robots and animals.
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