The writer—who was also shortlisted in 2023—has won the 2026 Arthur C Clarke prize for her book When There Are Wolves Again, a speculative work of eco-fiction set in near-future Britain. Read more at The Guardian.
Decades from now, two women sit beside a campfire and reflect on their life stories. Activist Lucy’s earliest memories are of living with her grandparents during the 2020 pandemic and discovering her grandmother’s love of birds. Filmmaker Hester was born on the day of the Chornobyl explosion and visits the site years later to film its feral dogs in the Exclusion Zone. Here she meets Lux, the wolf dog who will give her life meaning. Over half a century, their journeys take them from London to the Highlands to Somerset, through protests, family rifts, and personal tragedy. Lucy joins the fight to restore Britain’s depleted natural habitats and revive the species who once shared the island, whilst Hester strives to give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.
Both dream of a time when there are wolves again.
When There Are Wolves Again: Winner Of The Best Novel Award 2025 From The British Science Fiction Association by E.J. Swift
Published: Apr 06, 2027 by Quercus
ISBN: 9781529436471
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