Burn
by James Patrick Kelly
Colonization is the theme of this fascinating, intricate page palette that provides a provocative and entertaining look at Toro Walden's classic ecotext. Eccentric billionaire Jack Winter bought the planet Pea Beekman's Pea, changed its name to Walden, and created a utopia in which members abandoned the technology of human civilization. Marginalized by these aliens, the planet's original inhabitants are setting fire to Walden's artificial ecology, resisting the colony's dominance. Walden member Prosper Gregory Leung is a veteran firefighter who believes in defending Winter's utopian vision, but when he is wounded, he begins to learn of the terrible price the Walden people paid for their paradise. Intertwined with themes of environmental responsibility, political struggle, and courage, this adventure novel deftly combines political and social relevance with a flawless and gripping narrative by an experienced science fiction writer. For more information, visit James Kelly's website.
