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Philip J. Rutherford

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Born

in Sydney, Australia

Website

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Genre

Science Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery

Influences

John Wyndham, Ursula K. Le Guin, Dorothy Porter, Matsuo Bashō ...more

Member Since

May 2021

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Philip J. Rutherford is a Sydney-based writer living on Darug land who studied creative writing with Australian poet, Dorothy Porter, at the University of Technology, Sydney. He is also a software engineer with a Bachelor of Science who founded a collaborative publishing software company, and has a keen interest in nature, technology, social justice and how communities can create better futures. Most of all he enjoys the poetry of a single moment when you experience something that can't be described.

His debut novel Hydrosphere Rising was published in 2021 and his second novel Lithosphere Rising was published in 2024.

For giveaways and more descriptions of the indescribable follow him on Goodreads, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter @philipjru or Ins ...more

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Average rating: 4.33 · 42 ratings · 28 reviews · 2 distinct works

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My new novel is FREE today!

My new solarpunk novel Lithosphere Rising (sequel to Hydrosphere Rising) has finally been published and the ebook is FREE from Amazon today!

Alina is a teenage hacker with a burning vendetta against the world’s biggest food corporation. She is hiding in Australia’s Northern Territory, which along with much of the world in 2122 has become a vast desert. Owen helps his parents salvage scrap from the Read more of this blog post »

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Series by Philip J. Rutherford

Sphere Rising (2 books)
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Philip Rutherford liked Peter Driscoll's review of Lithosphere Rising (Sphere Rising #2): "More action than the first one, and the underlying messages are only more pertinent today. A fun and ultimately hopeful Australian YA sci-fi ride."
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Philip Rutherford liked G M's review of Lithosphere Rising (Sphere Rising #2): "An immensely enjoyable and page-turner read, this second book Lithosphere Rising builds on the future shown in Hydrosphere Rising with climate change having caused devastating results, with massive impacts on the world. Owen ‘s story features again, " Read more of this review »
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Philip Rutherford liked Joanne's review of Lithosphere Rising (Sphere Rising #2): "This new young adult book which is a sequel to ‘Hydrosphere Rising’ covers compelling and important topics around the future of our planet. With a focus on food security and production one hundred years from now, we again meet Owen, the young protagon" Read more of this review »
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Philip Rutherford liked Sonia's review of Lithosphere Rising (Sphere Rising #2): "Loved this second book in the series; I thought it was even better than the first! "Lithosphere Rising" takes readers on a series of adventures with Owen, Alina and their group of friends as they set out to save the world from the devastations of cli" Read more of this review »
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From readersfavorite.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lithosphere Rising is a compelling dystopian YA novel that explores crucial ecological issues and the fate of the earth. Philip J. Rutherford has skillfully crafted a thrilling story infused with well-researched details ...more
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