In a futuristic America where the gap between the haves and have-nots spawns anarchy, Lauren Olamina, an empath crippled by the pain she feels in others, becomes the leader of a band of seekers after her world is shattered by random violence. Reprint.
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"THERE ISN'T A PAGE IN THIS VIVID AND FRIGHTENING STORY THAT FAILS TO GRIP THE READER".
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OCTAVIA E. BUTLER, often referred to as the "grand dame of science fiction," was the author of several award-winning novels including Parable of the Talents, winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Recipient of a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant and numerous literary awards, she has been acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations in stories that range from the distant past to the far future. She passed away on February 24, 2006.
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