Welcome again to the British Genre Fiction Focus, Tor.com’s weekly column dedicated to news and new releases from the thriving industry dedicated to speculative fiction that exists in the United Kingdom!
In the news this week: we discuss the departure of Neal Asher, examine the origins of Den Patrick’s debut, consider some particularly poisonous cover art, and anticipate a forthcoming erotic novel—one with a fantastic twist, that is. Finally, in light of recent reports, we wonder whether Waterstones can survive the storm currently laying waste to high street retail.
After that, this round of new releases includes books by Jim Crace, Cherie Priest, Paul Witcover, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Christopher Brookmyre—a Scotsman after my own heart. Meanwhile, more Julian May—yay!—and a trio of dystopian darlings, featuring The Farm by Emily McKay alongside sequels to Pure and Wither.
[What a week!]