Raccoona Sheldon
Raccoona Sheldon was a pen name used by Alice Bradley Sheldon, who was better known by her other pseudonym, James Tiptree Jr. She was an American science fiction author and was considered one of the most influential female writers in the genre. Her work often explored complex themes such as gender and identity.
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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