Tionsphere: A Dystopian Sci-Fi

by J.C. Gemmell

Overview

Perfect for fans of Divergent, Snowpiercer and The Peripheral, Tionsphere will leave you stunned and curious about the limits of technology and the fragility of society.

A thousand years ago, mankind escaped the rising oceans by building Tion-an expansive network of concentrical spheres suspended above the flooded Earth. Designed as a haven for the elite, Tion promised salvation. But that promise has long since faded in the lower levels where the masses live.

Caitlyn is one of the many trapped in the Fives, where life is controlled by a crumbling global processing system that once kept Tion up and running efficiently. Now, as the system falters, chaos spreads, and the illusion of safety begins to shatter.

When Caitlyn accidentally discovers a daring conspiracy linking her with the shadowy figure Pazel, she realises that Tion's collapse may not be a coincidence. It may have been planned all along.

As groups clash and the truth about Tion's origins comes to light, Caitlyn must find her way through a world on the verge of destruction. Can she uncover all of Tion's secrets in time to do something about it? Or will humanity's last haven become its grave?

With its rich world-building, unforgettable characters, and an unsettling vision of the future, J.C. Gemmell's Tionsphere is a must-read for fans of the dystopian and thrillers. This story is about endurance, loss, and the dangerous draw of dominance in a place where paradise was never meant to last.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765507377
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/27/2021
Series:	Tion , #1
Pages:	412
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.92(d)

About the Author

With scientist parents and steady exposure to the original Star Trek and Asimov’s boundless imagination, J.C. Gemmell was always surrounded by sci-fi stories. Despite the lure of fantasy sagas—Eddings, Tolkien and then Donaldson—a battered copy of Logan’s Run made him realise speculative futures were where the best stories lived.

Fast-forward a couple of decades, and he was deep in the world of computer science, riding the wave of technology before it was cool (or at least before it ruled the world). Eventually, he bought a home computer (for fun) and, instead of doing anything sensible with it, unleashed years of pent-up creativity.

Now, J.C. Gemmell crafts rich, unsettling visions of the future, blending intricate plots, diverse characters and profound moral dilemmas. Drawing on his career in Research & Development, he brings authenticity to his speculative fiction, particularly in how technology shapes society. Living on the south coast of England with his partner and two Maine Coon cats, he spends a lot of time watching the sea and dreaming up the futures we all might face.

Editorial Reviews

The tension is palpable, the dialogue complex and the artifice of life itself intelligently exposed by those who break the chain. For serious science fiction fans, Tionsphere marks the beginning of a complex new series with plenty to think about long after the intense reading experience is over, and it's therefore highly recommended for hardcore fans of the genre.

Readers' Favorite - K.C. Finn