*Trigger Warnings*
Racism, Racial Attacks, Torture, Sexism, Murder, Child death, Abuse, Cult,
In the year 2642, no one person is ethnically like the other. Globalization, war, and other catalysts have given birth to a diverse and multi-ethnic new world. However, not everyone is a fan of this new world and a select group creates their own colony—a pureblood, white supremacist cult complete with arranged marriages and heavily guarded borders. But children are escaping from the colonies. When the leader's granddaughter disappears he brings in Jimmy Matoo—a Special Investigator from San Francisco, who has never seen a white person before, whose brother was found dead near one of the colonies the same night Cara disappeared. Jimmy learns about the strange ways of Corinth, Oregan and about the disappearances of children who wind up dead at the borders

Can he find Cara, figure out what happened to his brother and save the Bull-Smiths from the Cabal before it’s too late? Maybe. But first, he must find out who in the colony has the means and connections to smuggle the dissidents out without being detected because it could be the difference between life and death.

I really enjoyed this book the pacing is good and the plot and execution are both intriguing. I liked the characters and the portrayal of the people in The Colonies was interesting. I loved the world building and the concept of the One World where everyone has been bought together and people are fighting to protect that and help the colonies, however, some of the explanations of new technologies felt a bit like an info dump rather than showing us how they worked, this was also the same for some of the other facts that were given to us that also felt like an info dump, necessary but could have been shown rather than told.

The tension is well done and the relationships between the characters are interesting but could have been explored more. The characters other than Jimmy and Evie felt a bit lacking and I wish they had been explored a bit further.
Also the amount of "these characters are just racist" was a bit much at some point, the fact they grew up in a cult were indoctrinated, just found out about the murder of their father and grandfather is never really looked at when regarding their actions just they are racist end of, which particularly regarding Florence seems a bit weird.

However, despite the writing bring good overall there are instances where there is too much explanation for things that didn't need explanation which pulled me out of the story and made me feel like the author didn't trust the reader to figure things out unless they were told directly.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author in the future

This novel dives into action immediately as private investigator Jimmy takes an unusual case of a missing girl that will change his life forever.

In Corinth 2642 AD, the world has long moved past the racial tensions inherent in its history. As a consequence, the concept of whiteness has been nearly entirely abolished - nearly.

In Corinth, and other towns across the world, there exists a white ethnostate where the people live in a self imposed hell separated from the luxuries and culture of modern society.

And Corinth was the last place Jimmy's missing brother was seen.

Corinth 2642 AD pulls the reader in immediately and carries them throughout with stimulating action and palpable tension. In a world without racism, the perspective of one experiencing it *for the first time* lends a fresh new view to a concept often grappled with.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for this ARC!

Corinth 2642 AD is a sci-fi/dystopian novel set in a future where diversity and harmony has been achieved - but white supremacists have formed secret 'colonies' across the country. The story follows investigator Jimmy Matoo as he attempts to unravel the mystery of a missing girl from one of these colonies, forcing him to set foot in a place where he is not only an unwelcome stranger, but a symbol of everything they stand against.

I really enjoyed this book - it feels very timely in the current world climate, and the reflections on the past (our present) should be thought provoking for everyone. The entire book takes place over just a couple of days, so the mystery is fast-paced and intriguing and keeps you hooked throughout. The characters are very well developed and I appreciated the amount of character growth that occurred over a short space of time. Overall a great read, would definitely recommend!

This book was awesome. The plot was so different from anything else I've read this year. I loved the concept of One World and how everyone is much more accepting of racial differences. There was such a progression in the way people view societal differences....until we get to the colonies. The colony members held on to their beliefs so tightly and wouldn't even consider the possibility that what they believed was foolish. Jimmy is a strong person because I would have left the colony after 10 minutes of being there!

One of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much is due to my reactions while reading it. How engaged I was and how much I rooted for some of the characters. I do feel the ending was a little too open for my liking, lol. I'm wondering if there will be a part two or if the characters will pop up in other works by this author. Even though I would have preferred more closure, I was satisfied with the ending. I give it 4.5 stars.

Corinth 2642 A.D. is the debut novel for indie author Bindiya Schaefer. From page one, this science-fiction thriller grips you and doesn’t let go.

This fast-paced story starts in the year 2642, a time when climate change has ravaged the Earth, space travel is considered a family vacation, and people no longer identify themselves by a single ethnicity. Detective Jimmy Matoo answers the door to a surprise guest – the first Caucasian man he’s ever seen. The guest identifies himself as Julius Bull, leader of the secret Caucasian colony of Corinth, one of seven in the United States. Julius calls on Detective Matoo to help him locate his granddaughter, Cara, a seventeen-year-old girl who had recently run away, leaving only a scathing letter disparaging the toxic and hateful values of the colony. After some convincing, Detective Matoo agrees; but he quickly realizes the imminent danger of this job, and that he will have to put his life on the line in order to find out what happened to Cara.

Author Schaefer pulls no punches when it comes to the people in Corinth. The blatant racism and violence that occurs in the town is shocking and (rightfully) uncomfortable. Jimmy Matoo is a saint compared to the way I felt about the citizens of Corinth. Matoo is patient, kind, and empathetic, despite the Bull family’s reception to him.

Fortunately, there are some side characters that, from the beginning, appear to question the values of Corinth and quickly warm up to Matoo. If you’re like me, you need those characters to help keep you sane!
The world-building in the story is well-done and I enjoyed references to our time period that were now considered “ancient history.” The world-building is spread throughout the book, which to me, helps keep the story from becoming stagnant.

My only issue with the book was the ending. I felt that there were several unknowns that the reader was left with. I am not sure if this is because there is a sequel planned or if Schaefer intended for the reader to make their own conclusions. Fortunately, the effect this had on my general enjoyment of the book was minimal.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone who appreciates novels that are fast-paced, plot-based, easy to read, and/or based in the science fiction or thriller genres.
Content Warnings: racism, infertility, violence, violence against children, gore, grief

(Note: I was provided an advanced copy of Corinth 2642 A.D. by the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.)

Thank you GenZ Publishing, Zenith, NetGalley and Author for this novel!

I really enjoyed reading this ebook!
If this book doesn't stop and ma!e you think? Then I honestly don't know what would!
The writing is stunning! And beautiful.
These characters will rip your heart out!
Overall a solid five star!

Thanks again NetGalley, Publisher and Author for the chance to read and review this amazing book!
I'll post to my Social media platforms closer to pub date!

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Gosh, what was this? I mean, what was it in terms of genre? A dystopian novel? A utopia? A (murder) mystery? A little bit of each, I’d say. One thing’s for sure, and that’s why I’m going to say it right away: it was a helluva ride, a damn good read, pardon my French, one of those unputdownable books one reads with bated breath, sweaty palms, and a wholesome yet prickling curiosity for what’ll come next.

The book is set in the far future, in 2642 to be precise. On our planet, everything has changed, the most notable change being that is has become multi-ethnic and that the One World philosophy has made racism disappear in most parts of the world. Yet there remain some secret, hidden spots, the colonies, where white supremacy is still very much alive and heavily protected. The main character, Jimmy Matoo, former police officer and now a private investigator based in San Francisco, learns it the hard way when he is approached by a certain Julius Bull, the leader of the seven US colonies. Julius’s grand-daughter Cara has gone missing, and the old man wants to hire Jimmy to find out why and where to, and above all bring her back to her family. Jimmy’s first reaction is to refuse… until Bull tells Jimmy his brother has been found dead near the border of the colony he lives in, situated in Corinth, Oregon, in the middle of vast wastelands.

What Jimmy discovers in Corinth is a situation that isn’t only completely unfamiliar for him, but also outright dangerous: with his skin color, he will be hard put to get to the bottom of his two investigations. The question is, will he find out who killed his brother and what happened to Cara before he gets caught by one of the town’s inhabitants and killed himself?

How can I discuss this book—quite unbelievably a debut novel—without using words that smack of flattery? A difficult task as it’s a really amazing book. The world-building is perfect, not too much told, the essentials shown; the writing and pace are solid and enjoyable, with the odd cliff-hanger leading from one chapter to the next (no wonder I finished it in almost one go). The main character is easy to relate to, with an interesting backstory and enough depth to make him believable and utterly likeable. The other characters, most of which are colonists with very obnoxious views and in their majority hateful characters, nonetheless are essential to the plot because one could say that their hatred drives the story forward relentlessly and lends it the necessary suspense and icy drama.

Normally I don’t do trigger warnings, but I’ve recently been explained their importance, and while reading this book, I really understood why. There were some blood-curdling scenes even a hard-boiled reader like me was almost shocked by. Maybe it’s because I never “got” neither hateful feelings like racism (sexism, agism, homophobia, you name it) nor violence, but I have to say, certain scenes really made me feel very uncomfortable, some even almost sick. Yet I knew (and I want to insist on that fact) that these scenes were necessary, none of them pointless or spurious, to spin the plot’s logical arc. Yes, the whole story simply unraveled, not without some major surprises, like something that was meant to be and, more importantly, meant to be the way it was.

Therefore, it’s a whole-hearted recommendation from me—a great story written by an amazingly good writer the name of whom I really hope to read on more book covers before long.

This is an excellent book for today's times. It shows the absurdity of racial prejudice. The novel is well written and well worth the read.

Before I’d even started reading I was instantly struck by the powerful, interesting, unique and very timely premise.

It is fascinating, as a Caucasian person, to read a book about a world where people of colour are prominent and the white people are segregated (for want of a better word). This is a world where generally, race doesn’t matter. Nor does sexuality or location or country or borders. There’s no reason why a world like this can’t exist, and it’s so rarely written about. It’s a great concept that is interesting to read.

Considering this is set 600+ years in the future it’s interesting to see what Bindiya thinks the future will look like, as everyone has their own viewpoint on what the world will look like.

The fact that racism is so rare and contained in this world is a positive (not as positive as it being completely eradicated of course) and it really highlights the problems that exist in our real world.

The characters are really individual and identifiable. You like them for their successes and morals, but hate them for their failures and selfishness. The main villain is so delightful evil, he is a real pleasure to read. For a story where white women are predominately used just for childbearing, there was a risk they would become background, one dimensional characters, but they didn’t, and that really takes some skill.

It is not over the top in its racism or gore, or it’s sentimental moments, but it hits the right balance to feel real, but also to entertain you and affect you as required.

There is a definite sense of The Handmaid’s Tale about it, and Bindiya has enough talent, I think, to get close to Margaret Atwood herself.

I sure hope there’s a sequel, or even a series, followed by a hit movie or TV series. This is a story that deserves to be heard.

Corinth 2642AD is a great science fiction novel by Bindiya Schaefer. I hope that there will be more books with some of these characters. The story hooked me from page one and did not disappoint throughout the storytelling. The writer did a great job creating an intriguing story and wording things just right to keep me reading. The story did not feel heavy or did not provide extraneous descriptions or information that can sometimes distract.

Corinth 2642AD is a good, solid read and story.

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From the first page, I was engulfed in Corinth 2642 AD by Bindiya Schaefer. A wonderful science fiction story that immerses you and creates a world such as Dune.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Gripping and thought provoking right from page one. This book is extremely well written. The fact that some people in the real world hold the same belief as those in Corinth in this day and age is terrifying. I would have really liked to know more about life outside the coloney. Hopefully the author will explore this in future books...?