Walls of Wind and the Occasional Diamond Thief Boxed Set

Boxed Set - two full-length science fiction novels for the price of one. WALLS OF WINDWhat if males and females were two separate species?Within their shared city-state, the Ghen and the Bria struggle to live together. But when Briarris learns the terrible secret at the heart of their civilization, everything changes. Suddenly, the attacks on their city walls take on a sinister new meaning.Yet despite the danger, the division between the Bria and the Ghen is increasing. With the help of a handful of Bria and Ghen, Briarris fights to save their civilization from the dark secret within and the fierce killers just outside their walls.WALLS OF WIND combines speculation on sociology, anthropology, and gender relations with the tragedy, suspense and triumph of individual characters. If you like thought-provoking, character-driven speculative fiction and a unique and gripping story, you'll love this incredible journey into another world."Look out, C. J. Cherryh! Step aside, Hal Clement! There's a new master of truly alien SF, and her name is J. A. McLachlan. THE WALLS OF WIND is doubtless THE debut novel of the year." ~ HUGO award-winning author Robert J. Sawyer"If you read no other "alien" authors this year, don't miss WALLS OF WIND." ~ Bookreporter THE OCCASIONAL DIAMOND THIEFKia's father, a space merchant, was never the same after he returned from lock-down on Malem, a planet ravaged by a particularly lethal form of coronavirus. Haunted by nightmares and recurring fevers, he refuses to ever speak about Malem.Until he reveals to Kia on his deathbed something he's kept hidden for 14 years: a stunningly beautiful Malemese diamond. The problem is, it's illegal for anyone who isn't from Malem to own one of their diamonds.The only way Kia can discover what happened to her father during the epidemic and solve the mystery of how he came by such a priceless gem is to visit Malem—but what if her vaccination doesn't protect her from the most recent strain of the virus?Winner of the 2016 Book Publishers of Alberta Award for Science Fiction.Featured in the acclaimed VOYA magazine."Tense, thrilling, edge-of-the-seat reading--I tore through this! Kia and Agatha are a fascinating pair, Kia so practical, down-to-earth, and willful; Agatha so mystical and driven. More, please!" ~ award-winning author Tamora Pierce"Flawless-The Occasional Diamond Thief was one of those rare stories where I found myself hanging onto every word. McLachlan delivers a fast-paced, unpredictable story with perfectly-executed twists. Descriptions were succinct and epigrammatic with no room for boredom. It felt so real, it was almost like being in the theater with a surprise treat at the end that you do not want to miss."~ BittenbyBooks review"J. A. McLachlan is a terrific writer—wry and witty, with a keen eye for detail. ~ Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo-award winning author."J. A. McLachlan is a terrific writer -- wry and witty, with a keen eye for detail. In a world where young-adult fiction is booming, The Occasional Diamond Thief propels McLachlan to the front of the pack." ~ Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo-award winning author."Strong, character-driven Science Fiction -- McLachlan makes you both care and think. You can't ask for more." ~ Tanya Huff, Aurora-award winning author