Penelope lives a small life until the mysterious and charming Horticulturalist arrives in her garden, talking of a terrible plague sweeping the universe.He whisks her away on an intergalactic adventure, but her daughter Lily is still on Earth, trying to track her down, trying to survive the terrible events unfolding there...
From fields, feasts and fairy rings to death caps, puffballs and ambrosia beetles, this is an intoxicating journey into the life of extraordinary organism, one that we have barely begun to understand.
Set in mirrored worlds, this science fantasy follows two cousins navigating the stark contrasts between a lush summer city and a harsh winter wasteland. Their journey explores themes of family bonds and the struggle for connection amidst contrasting environments. With emotional depth and vivid imagery, the story appeals to fans of unique narratives that blend fantasy with profound relationships, reminiscent of works like Every Heart a Doorway and This is How You Lose the Time War.
Skyward Inn, within the high walls of the Western Protectorate, is a place of safety, where Jem and Isley, veterans of the war with alien Qita, offer warmth, stories and good brew. Their peace is disturbed when a visitor known to Isley comes to the Inn asking for help, bringing reminders of an unnerving past and triggering an uncertain future.
In 2314, Rowena Savalas stumbles upon a story posted to the internet in 2024. Is it an autobiography, fiction, fantasy? The protagonist Fairly walks the titular road, followed by the sinister breathing man, and her life is transformed; and as she reads, Rowena's life is transformed along with it. Whiteley at her most brilliant.