{"product_id":"book-131l","title":"Survivor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturning to print after nearly 50 years, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurvivor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ecompletes Octavia E. Butler's thrilling Patternist series, including a short story from the Patternist saga and new historical essays from a major Butler scholar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis deluxe edition includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An incredible new cover and package \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Premium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior covers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Patternist books (\u003ci\u003eWild Seed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMind of My Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClay's Ark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePatternmaster\u003c\/i\u003e) comprise Butler's longest, most complex series, stretching from late 17th century Africa to outer space in the far future, as rival factions of humanity develop incredible powers-only to use them to subjugate others. For nearly half a century, the fourth volume, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e, has been out of print at Octavia E. Butler's request. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt tells the story of Alanna, a colonist fleeing a plague-scarred Earth. But the planet she lands on is inhabited by the alien Kohn, whose battling tribes soon trap Alanna in their war. She must make alliances-while plotting betrayals. She must protect her heart-while putting it at risk. And she must decide if the best way to retain her humanity … is to leave it behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e is put into its proper historical context thanks to contributions from scholar and Octavia E. Butler Fellow Alyssa Collins. This long-awaited volume also contains \"A Necessary Being,\" the only short fiction set in the Patternist universe, to finally, fully bring together and complete the Patternist series for readers everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67473404723504,"sku":"BD131l","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/131l-Square-cover.jpg?v=1786075350","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-131l","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}