Imago

The future of both humans and Oankali rests in one young being's hands. . .

The electrifying and unputdownable Imago is the final novel in the Xenogenesis trilogy by the 'grand dame of science fiction' and Hugo, Locus and Nebula award-winning author Octavia E. Butler. Imago is sure to enthral fans of Naomi Alderman's The Power and thrilling blockbusters Black Panther and Ready Player One.

'[Her] evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately, what it means to be human' New York Times

'Butler is among the best of contemporary sci-fi writers' Houston Post

The trilogy concludes as Jodahs seeks the one thing the Oankali's amazing science cannot provide. . . a miracle.

Child of the Earth and stars, Jodahs can shapeshift, heal the maimed, cure cancer . . . and create contagion with every breath. The child is an ooloi, a being beyond gender, born with the alien Oankali power to mix pure DNA within its body. But Jodahs is also the first ooloi born to a human mother, and its destiny is unknown.

The futures if both humans and Oankali rest in one young being's successful metamorphosis into adulthood.

Jodahs can become a mad, living plague - or a bridge of peace. Its challenge is to reconcile its galactic heritage of gene trading with the rage of a people facing a terrifying dilemma. For human children will inherit the universe only if they lose all that makes them human.

What readers are saying about IMAGO:

'The interweaving of alien and human concepts, feelings and beliefs are marvellously written, pulling you further into the story'

'Such a unique story. If you want fresh and different you will love this trilogy'

'The creativity with which Butler creates her worlds is astounding. I just get lost in them'