George Turner
George Turner (1916–1997) was an Australian author and critic, best known for his science fiction novels, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning 'The Sea and Summer'. He was also a recipient of the Miles Franklin Award for his novel 'The Cupboard Under the Stairs'. Turner's work often explored social and environmental themes, and he was considered a leading figure in Australian speculative fiction.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Sea And Summer
"The Sea and Summer" by George Turner is a dystopian novel set in a future Australia where climate change and economic disparity have created a stark divide between the rich and the poor. The story follows the lives of two families, the Kents and the Coulters, as they struggle to survive in a decaying city plagued by extreme weather conditions and social unrest. As tensions rise and the gap between social classes widens, the characters must confront the harsh realities of their world and make difficult choices to ensure their survival.
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