{"title":"Geoff Ryman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff Ryman\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts stories that blur the boundaries between \u003cem\u003esci-fi, fantasy,\u003c\/em\u003e and literary fiction, delivering narratives rich in imagination and emotional depth. His works often explore complex characters and thought-provoking themes, set within vividly realised worlds that challenge conventional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the speculative landscapes of \u003cem\u003eAir\u003c\/em\u003e to the intimate, human-centred drama of \u003cem\u003eHIM\u003c\/em\u003e, Ryman’s novels invite readers into unique vistas that engage both the mind and heart. Expect a fusion of innovative ideas and compelling prose that lingers long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"him-by-geoff-ryman-9781915202673","title":"HIM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited new book from multi-award winner Geoff Ryman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary science-fiction novel about identity, divinity, and alternate reality - the story of the son of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHim\u003c\/em\u003e explores the notion: \"Women, of course, cannot be sons of God.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the village of Nazareth, virgin Maryam, the wife of Yosef bar Levi, gives birth to a miracle - a little girl. She is named Avigayil, after her grandmother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Avigayil grows, it's clear she believes that she is destined to be someone greater than just the daughter of Maryam. From leading a gang of village boys to challenging the priests in the temple, Avigayil is determined to find her way as Yeshu, a man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYeshu can work miracles. He can see futures. He can speak for God. A gripping, thoughtful sci-fi novel, tackling family, the multiverse, and the survival of love through immense change and crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFile Under: Science Fiction - The Greatest Story Never Told | Child of The Faith | Apocrypha | Herstory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670739865836,"sku":"9781915202673","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24695223482869.jpg?v=1752781071"},{"product_id":"air-by-geoff-ryman-9781399640398","title":"Air","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAir\u003c\/em\u003e is wonderful...Ryman is a true, graceful writer, and this is a novel you move into and inhabit for as long as you can make it last\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e— Kit Reed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book constantly surprised me ... great for a lot of seriously original ideas and a deep dive into the consequences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e— Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMae Chung lives in the rice-farming village Kizuldah, in Karzistan. She's a self-styled fashion expert, guiding the village women in dress, make-up and hairstyle, which makes her an informal village leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the UN decides to test Air — a radical new technology that works without power lines or machines — Mae finds herself with the memories of a deceased village elder, Mrs Tung. Struggling with information overload, the resentment of much of the village, and a complex family situation, Mae works fiercely to learn what she needs to ride the tiger of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Ryman's triumphant return to science fiction is a powerful, evocative story of information technology in a changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734209708268,"sku":"9781399640398","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399640398-air.jpg?v=1781216364"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/geoff-ryman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}