Catalyst

A Novel of Alien Contact

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman

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Paperback | 15 September 2006

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171 Pages

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20.96 x 13.97 x 1.91

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Running from a bully, a young man leaps into a strange cave—a place that will transform him forever. Sliding down the slippery slope, Kaslin enters a physical world ruled by an alien intelligence, one so interesting that he almost forgets to be scared. He explores this underground world with taste and touch and sight and smell, an intelligent boy on the edge of sexuality....

Kaslin must bridge two worlds: that of the enigmatic subterranean aliens and his own, which is mired in greed and politics. By taking great risks and making necessary compromises, he will become someone he never imagined.

Catalyst is a remarkable and unorthodox novel that will engage and satisfy intellectually curious science-fiction fans of all ages.

Industry Reviews

"A rapid read that still resonates with themes of alienation, sexuality, and the meaning of maturity." -- Fantasy Magazine "This short novel is a sharp portrait of aliens remaking humans they meet from the inside out." -- The Denver Post "Fast moving, entertaining, and indecorous enough for a PG-17 rating...capable of stimulating the intellect as well as the senses." -- Locus "Gonzo in the best sense... A short, sharp shock, delivering plenty for the money." --SciFi.com/Sci Fi Weekly "Touches of Ray Bradbury... A fascinating read." --SFCrowsnest "Dreamlike and often horrific...Any reader, young or not, will be rooting for that resolution." -- The Eugene Weekly

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