Several compelling science fiction titles appear this month, including stories of solar-powered urban centers by Adrian Tchaikovsky and dystopian visions from M. John Harrison. A parent experiences unexplained temporal shifts in Joseph Eckert’s The Traveler. Amid an unusual May heatwave in the UK, many authors explore harsh overheated futures where survival is difficult. Harrison’s new novel depicts a post-crisis world with altered seas and strange life forms. Eckert’s tale centers on a man who begins losing time daily, watching his son age rapidly while seeking a solution. Isabel J. Kim’s Sublimation examines emigration through literal duplicated selves and family obligations. Tchaikovsky’s Green City Wars portrays luxury maintained by enhanced animals following strict rules. Emily Paxman’s All We Have Left offers a post-apocalyptic romance involving a survival pact. Meg Elison’s Foundling Fathers imagines cloned historical figures challenging their controlled existence. Additional works include translated stories of virtual escape in Korea and personal dissatisfaction in constrained lives.
