Jasper Quince’s forthcoming full-length science fiction novel, A Dark Blue Marble, is currently seeking representation from a literary agent. If you are a fan interested in this work, we encourage you to reach out and share your enthusiasm. Publishers expressing interest in collaborating with Jasper Quince are invited to click the “Contact JQ” button on the homepage. The publication timeline for the novel will be determined based on its reception, with a release anticipated in the near future.

Premise:

A century has passed since “The Turning,” a cataclysmic event that has largely faded into the periphery of collective memory. In its wake, modern civilization has collapsed into a rudimentary, tribal existence. The luxuries of the past—electricity, global commerce, and urban infrastructure—have vanished, replaced by a regressive era defined by the brutal necessity of survival. Humanity lingers in a state of arrested development, refusing to confront the trauma of its history.

This fragile equilibrium is shattered by the emergence of “The Unlawful,” a group of marauders who travel across the post modern lands, led by an enigmatic and ruthless identity known as Mercury Fatale. A new way of life is beginning, systematically annihilating any community that resists their doctrine. However, their campaign of pillage and arson serves hidden agendas.

During an expedition to collect water from a distant river, the two protagonists, Orr and Julia, return to find their home utterly devastated. With scant clues regarding the cause or the perpetrators, they embark on a quest for vengeance while seeking to uncover the truth. Their journey leads them through the distorted realm known as Atlandia, a familiar landscape transformed by the convergence of radical science and nature. As they progress, the atmosphere becomes increasingly foreboding and complex. Through a blend of psychological suspense, hallucinatory realism, and a unique perspective on science fiction, A Dark Blue Marble offers readers an exhilarating experience that is both enthralling and startling.