Ruthanna Emrys

Ruthanna Emrys is an American author known for her speculative fiction, particularly her contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos with works like 'Winter Tide' and 'Deep Roots'. Her writing often explores themes of identity, community, and the reinterpretation of classic mythologies.

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  1. 1. A Half Built Garden

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    In a future where humanity has made significant strides in environmental recovery, a group of aliens arrives on Earth with an offer to help humans escape their dying planet. The story unfolds through the eyes of Judy Wallach-Stevens, a scientist and mother, who becomes embroiled in the complex negotiations between the aliens and Earth's diverse communities. As tensions rise, the narrative explores themes of identity, community, and the delicate balance between technological advancement and ecological preservation, ultimately questioning what it means to truly save a planet.

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  2. 2. The Litany Of Earth

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    Set in a post-World War II America, this novella follows Aphra Marsh, a survivor of the internment of the Deep Ones, as she navigates a world that fears and misunderstands her kind. Living quietly in San Francisco, Aphra attempts to rebuild her life while grappling with the trauma of her past and the loss of her family. Her existence is disrupted when a government agent seeks her help in understanding the ancient, mystical knowledge of her people. As Aphra is drawn into a web of intrigue and espionage, she must confront her own identity and the legacy of her heritage, ultimately seeking a path to coexistence and understanding between humans and the Deep Ones.

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  3. 3. Winter Tide

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    After survivors of Innsmouth’s purge are released into a suspicious, often hostile human world, one of them returns to find loved ones scattered and targeted by government scientists and authorities. Drawing on ancestral memory and submerged magic, she works to reunite her community, protect their culture, and expose the injustices committed against them, while navigating grief, identity, and the dangerous politics surrounding those who are doubly marginalized. The novel reinvents Lovecraftian elements into a story about family, survival, and the fight for dignity.

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