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1. 1. Venomous Lumpsucker

   

   Set in a near-future world grappling with the consequences of environmental collapse, the story follows two unlikely allies: a corporate consultant and a marine biologist. Their paths intertwine as they embark on a desperate quest to save the venomous lumpsucker, a rare and endangered fish species. As they navigate a landscape of corporate greed, ecological disaster, and personal redemption, they uncover a web of intrigue and deception that challenges their beliefs and forces them to confront the true cost of their actions. This darkly humorous and thought-provoking narrative explores themes of extinction, technology, and the moral complexities of conservation.

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2. 2. Boxer, Beetle

   

   Set against the backdrop of 1930s England, this novel intertwines two seemingly disparate narratives: the life of a nine-toed Jewish boxer named Seth "Sinner" Roach and the modern-day quest of a collector named Kevin "Fishy" Broom. As Fishy delves into the past to uncover the secrets of a rare beetle specimen, he unravels a dark tale of eugenics, obsession, and betrayal that connects the lives of Roach and a fascist entomologist named Philip Erskine. The story deftly explores themes of identity, ambition, and the unsettling intersections of science and ideology, all while maintaining a sharp, satirical edge.

3. 3. The Teleportation Accident

   

   Set against the backdrop of 1930s Berlin, this novel follows the misadventures of Egon Loeser, a hapless and self-absorbed stage designer obsessed with recreating a 17th-century teleportation device. As he navigates a world teetering on the brink of World War II, Loeser's quest for love and professional success takes him from the decadent cabarets of Berlin to the intellectual circles of Paris, and eventually to the burgeoning film industry in Los Angeles. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, each embroiled in their own peculiar pursuits, all while the looming specter of historical events unfolds around them.

4. 4. Madness Is Better Than Defeat

   

   Ned Beauman (born 1985) is a British novelist, journalist and screenwriter. The author of five novels, he was selected as one of the Best of Young British Novelists by Granta magazine in 2013.