Atargatis

by K.J. Russell

The underwater city of Atargatis is the only bastion of the last humans, a genderless population of nearly identical clones. They share their ocean world with a sea-faring species, the Scorps, who have prophesied human extinction. As the day of that prophecy nears, Atargatis fearfully blocks the Scorp pilgrimage to their goddess in the deep ocean.

The Scorps' only advocate among the humans, Senator Edessa, is convinced that the Scorps' true intention is to save humanity from the prophecy. But when Edessa's last ally is assassinated in a coup by his nemesis, all political pretense falls away and Edessa is no longer safe in Atargatis.

Genres: Science Fiction

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First published April 20, 2015

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 Stars

Review pending release :)

[Adrienne D'Agostino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastically thoughtful and very reminiscent of classic, hard sci-fi. Be prepared to have your ideas challenged in some very smartly written prose.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novella I found very difficult to get into. I read it on & off over two days and I just found the first part of the story hard to capture my attention. I enjoyed the second part of the story better. This is a unique story to me, one in which I have never read something similar to previously. The idea of a human population only living in an underwater city, with God's, robots and genderless beings all interwoven in one story is unique in itself.

[Jan Mage · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. The gender and species bending characters were beautifully done. The story really drew me in, almost could not breathe when the water started to... well, I won't say too much here. Since it is a novella, I finished it in one sitting... so I read it again! Enjoying this new to me author.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pick up this story, and enter a world so alien it's almost impossible to comprehend. It has the feel of ancient Rome, but is very futuristic and submerged deep within the ocean. The beings presented are no less common. However, this tale is engaging and quite easy to read over a very short span of time. It only takes 56 pages to immerse you in a culture so foreign you will be mesmerized.