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In a post-apocalyptic world the human race has evolved beyond us through genetic engineering - and we've been left behind to make amends for the damage inflicted on the earth. The reversal of the extinction of long lost animals is key to our reparations and all of these are housed in the Museum of Evolution, along with another species of human that hasn't existed for 30,000 years. Elise belongs to the lowest order of humans, the Sapiens. She lives with her parents in an ostracised community of impoverished, ecological houses, built to blend with an idyllic landscape. Deciding to widen her stagnating life in the manufacturing base, she takes a chance opportunity to become a Companion to a previously extinct species of human. But Elise has secrets of her own that threaten to be exposed now that she is away from the safety of her home. And while living in the museum, Elise realises that little separates her from the other exhibits...
Elise, a member of the ostracized Sapiens, risks everything for a chance at a new life by becoming a Companion to a long-extinct human species within the Museum of Evolution. In a world where humanity has genetically engineered itself beyond the Sapiens, Elise's community lives in poverty, tasked with repairing the ecological damage of the past. Her decision to leave her stagnant life for the prestigious Museum, where the resurrected extinct animals and a 30,000-year-old human species are housed, is fraught with peril. Elise carries secrets that could be exposed in this new environment, and as she navigates the Museum, she begins to question the thin line between herself and the exhibits.
The premise sets up a compelling narrative exploring themes of ecological responsibility and societal division in a speculative future. The focus on a protagonist navigating a world of advanced beings while harboring secrets suggests a character-driven plot with elements of suspense. The setting within a museum of extinct species and ancient humans provides a unique backdrop for exploring humanity's past and future. The narrative appears poised to examine the consequences of genetic engineering and the potential for rediscovery and redemption.
Page Count:
316
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Locutions Press
ISBN-10:
1999919904
ISBN-13:
9781999919900
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