Raccoona Sheldon
Alice Bradley Sheldon, better known by her pen name James Tiptree Jr., was an American science fiction author. She used the pseudonym Raccoona Sheldon for some of her works. Her stories often explored themes of gender and sexuality, and she was known for her incisive and thought-provoking writing.
Books
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1. The Screwfly Solution
The narrative presents a chilling science fiction scenario where humanity is faced with a catastrophic epidemic: a mysterious disease that alters human sexual impulses, transforming them into violent, murderous urges. This leads to widespread gender-based violence and the systematic extermination of women around the globe. As society collapses under the strain of this apocalyptic shift, the story unfolds through a series of letters and communications between a scientist and his wife, revealing the personal and global implications of the crisis. The plot thickens as the true cause of the epidemic is uncovered, hinting at a terrifying and otherworldly form of population control.
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