The flooding of cities across the world has led to civil strife and revolution. By banding together to save their city before it crumbles under the weight of its own decay, they will learn shocking truths about themselves.īlackfish City is a remarkably urgent-and ultimately very hopeful-novel about political corruption, organized crime, technology run amok, the consequences of climate change, gender identity, and the unifying power of human connection. As with a good chunk of contemporary science fiction set a hundred or so years into the future, Blackfish Citytakes the disastrous effects of climate change as a given. The “orcamancer,” as she’s known, very subtly brings together four people-each living on the periphery-to stage unprecedented acts of resistance. When a strange new visitor arrives-a woman riding an orca, with a polar bear at her side-the city is entranced. Ann Leckie A Best Book of the Month in Entertainment Weekly The Washington Post Tor. Charlie Jane Anders Simmers with menace and heartache, suspense and wonder. Miller 3.5 / 5 ( 184 ratings ) About this ebook One of the most intriguing future cities in years. “Simmers with menace and heartache, suspense and wonder.” -Ann LeckieĪfter the climate wars, a floating city is constructed in the Arctic Circle, a remarkable feat of mechanical and social engineering, complete with geothermal heating and sustainable energy. The city’s denizens have become accustomed to a roughshod new way of living, however, the city is starting to fray along the edges-crime and corruption have set in, the contradictions of incredible wealth alongside direst poverty are spawning unrest, and a new disease called “the breaks” is ravaging the population. Blackfish City: A Novel Show full title By Sam J.

“One of the most intriguing future cities in years.” -Charlie Jane Anders

Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller