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Claudia Casper

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The Mercy Journals (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2016) is the third novel by Claudia Casper and her first work of science fiction. Set in 2047, it tells the story of Allen Quincy through his journals. Quincy–nicknamed Mercy–is a former soldier struggling with memories of his long-lost family and the traumas he suffered during the third World War.The story touches on complex issues such as genocide, climate change, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But it’s largely a book about one man’s struggle for survival and his attempt to find meaning in a world turned upside down.The Mercy Journals won the coveted Philip K. Dick Award, which means it’s destined to be a classic, read for years to come.Related to the interview: * Claudia Casper’s essay, “Attending a Literary Award Ceremony in an Alternate Universe,” was published on Literary Hub.   Rob Wolf is the author of the science fiction novels The Alternate Universe and The Escape. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, from The New York Times to the literary journal Thema, and his work has been singled out for excellence by the New York Public Library, The Missouri Review, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1551526336/?tag=newbooinhis-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mercy Journals</a> (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2016) is the third novel by <a href="http://claudiacasper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claudia Casper</a> and her first work of science fiction. Set in 2047, it tells the story of Allen Quincy through his journals. Quincy–nicknamed Mercy–is a former soldier struggling with memories of his long-lost family and the traumas he suffered during the third World War. The story touches on complex issues such as genocide, climate change, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But it’s largely a book about one man’s struggle for survival and his attempt to find meaning in a world turned upside down. The Mercy Journals won the coveted <a href="http://www.philipkdickaward.org/2017/04/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip K. Dick Award</a>, which means it’s destined to be a classic, read for years to come. Related to the interview: * Claudia Casper’s essay, <a href="http://lithub.com/attending-a-literary-award-ceremony-held-in-an-alternate-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Attending a Literary Award Ceremony in an Alternate Universe,”</a> was published on Literary Hub. <a href="https://robwolf.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Wolf</a> is the author of the science fiction novels <a href="http://amzn.to/293u0Wk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alternate Universe</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/292yZYC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Escape</a>. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, from The New York Times to the literary journal Thema, and his work has been singled out for excellence by the New York Public Library, The Missouri Review, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>Support our show by becoming a premium member! <a href="https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature</a>

Claudia Casper, “The Mercy Journals,” (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2016)

The Mercy Journals (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2016) is the third novel by Claudia Casper and her first work of science fiction. Set in 2047, it tells the story of Allen Quincy through his journals. Quincy–nicknamed Mercy–is a former soldier struggling with memories of his long-lost family and the traumas he suffered during the third World War.The story touches on complex issues such as genocide, climate change, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But it’s largely a book about one man’s struggle for survival and his attempt to find meaning in a world turned upside down.The Mercy Journals won the coveted Philip K. Dick Award, which means it’s destined to be a classic, read for years to come.Related to the interview: * Claudia Casper’s essay, “Attending a Literary Award Ceremony in an Alternate Universe,” was published on Literary Hub.   Rob Wolf is the author of the science fiction novels The Alternate Universe and The Escape. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, from The New York Times to the literary journal Thema, and his work has been singled out for excellence by the New York Public Library, The Missouri Review, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1551526336/?tag=newbooinhis-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mercy Journals</a> (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2016) is the third novel by <a href="http://claudiacasper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claudia Casper</a> and her first work of science fiction. Set in 2047, it tells the story of Allen Quincy through his journals. Quincy–nicknamed Mercy–is a former soldier struggling with memories of his long-lost family and the traumas he suffered during the third World War. The story touches on complex issues such as genocide, climate change, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But it’s largely a book about one man’s struggle for survival and his attempt to find meaning in a world turned upside down. The Mercy Journals won the coveted <a href="http://www.philipkdickaward.org/2017/04/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip K. Dick Award</a>, which means it’s destined to be a classic, read for years to come. Related to the interview: * Claudia Casper’s essay, <a href="http://lithub.com/attending-a-literary-award-ceremony-held-in-an-alternate-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Attending a Literary Award Ceremony in an Alternate Universe,”</a> was published on Literary Hub. <a href="https://robwolf.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Wolf</a> is the author of the science fiction novels <a href="http://amzn.to/293u0Wk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alternate Universe</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/292yZYC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Escape</a>. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, from The New York Times to the literary journal Thema, and his work has been singled out for excellence by the New York Public Library, The Missouri Review, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>Support our show by becoming a premium member! <a href="https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction</a>