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Earth is mostly depopulated in the wake of a supervolcano, but civilization is preserved in vast orbiting ringstations and in isolated communities on Earth. Jana is in line to become the next maghiarja (sorceress) by way of an ancient technology and must protect her people, while deciding whom to trust amongst possible ringstation allies.
About the author
J.D. Moyer is the author of the Reclaimed Earth science fiction series and numerous works of short fiction. He lives in Oakland, California, with his wife, daughter, and mystery-breed dog. Don Sakers described his debut novel, The Sky Woman (Book 1 in the Reclaimed Earth series), as: ‘A well-told story reminiscent of Ursula K. LeGuin or Karen Lord.’
Summary
Earth is mostly depopulated in the wake of a supervolcano, but civilization is preserved in vast orbiting ringstations and in isolated communities on Earth. Jana is in line to become the next maghiarja (sorceress) by way of an ancient technology and must protect her people, while deciding whom to trust amongst possible ringstation allies.
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Praise for book 1 and 2 in the Reclaimed Earth series:
“Complexity and moral ambiguity enough to make this a serious, engrossing story.” — Analog SF
"A wonderfully entertaining debut novel." — Compelling Science Fiction
"...wildly imaginative and totally entertaining. J.D. Moyer, you have yourself a new fan." — Cemetery Dance
"The Sky Woman scores on so many points. Great characters (I include the ostensible bad guy Adrian), several intertwining complex stories, a highly imaginative future Earth for a setting and the possibility of exciting future instalments." — Whiskey with my Book
"The Sky Woman is an interesting blend of historical and sci-fi elements, that really brings a rather unique voice to the genre." — In Libris Veritas
