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Lauren Beukes is a South African author known for her speculative fiction, including novels such as 'Moxyland' and 'Zoo City', which won the 2011 Arthur C. Clarke Award. Her work often explores themes of social issues, urban landscapes, and the supernatural.
Books
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1. Zoo City
"Zoo City" by Lauren Beukes is a gripping urban fantasy novel set in a gritty Johannesburg where people who have committed a crime are magically bonded with an animal familiar. The story follows Zinzi December, a former journalist with a sloth on her back, as she becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery involving a missing pop star and a dark conspiracy that threatens her newfound stability. With its unique blend of crime, magic, and social commentary, "Zoo City" explores themes of redemption, identity, and the consequences of our actions in a captivating and thought-provoking way.
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