Miller, Sam J.

Filled with intense dread and unease; well-drawn if flawed characters; social commentary; and a satisfying resolution, this is a great example of how a century-old subgenre can still speak directly to today’s readers. Direct those who want more to John Langan’s The Fisherman, Caitlín R. Kiernan’s Agents of Dreamland, or T. Kingfisher’s The Twisted Ones.

With detailed worldbuilding, enriched through multiple characters' points of view, this fiercely exciting story should find an audience among fans of apocalyptic sf. [See Prepub Alert, 10/22/17.]

Die-hard fantasy baseball players, statistic geeks, and anyone interested in the sport's legacy will appreciate this work.