Incense Rising
by N. J. Schrock
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Pub Date Feb 22 2018 | Archive Date Jan 31 2019
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Description
Névé is a young woman who rescues things like dogs, sugar beets, and a scientific theory, which is in the possession of a fugitive scientist named Incense Rising. Incense is wanted by the Central Bureau of Intelligence for work she did with her murdered uncle. As Névé and Incense gather allies and dodge assassins, they learn some harsh truths about their world, where consumerism has invaded every aspect of their lives, and the political system protects itself by making people and information disappear. Incense Rising is a believable and disturbing story of the future that will both make you smile yet demand to be taken seriously. Book format
A Note From the Publisher
Author bio:
Incense Rising is N. J. Schrock’s debut novel. As a PhD chemist, Schrock spent twenty-five years in corporate research and development before going back to school to earn her master’s degree in English. Now, Schrock writes and teaches classes on chemistry and writing for science majors at the University of West Florida. Schrock has written and published fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Her exploration of the management of intellectual property published as a book chapter in Cultures of Copyright.
Advance Praise
Amazon Reviews are 5-star. Here are some example comments: Dr. Schrock is a master of speculative fiction. Her view of the future is unique and yet so plausible and engaging that you are immediately drawn into her world. You may want to wait for a day off before beginning this book because you won't be able to put it down. Highly recommend! Gripping! N.J. Schrock's vision of the future is both enthralling and alarming. The world of rampant consumerism she's created is distressing in its realism. As I read this novel I couldn't help but be reminded of just how intrusive our technology can be these days, and Schrock's world contains technology which has invaded all aspects of life. The style N.J. Schrock has adopted for introducing information to the audience reflects the subject matter well. By introducing new information in the form of news clippings, social media excerpts, letters and so on, the style advances the story in a natural way and makes the reader feel included in the mystery, rather than simply observing it. I found it both refreshing and inspiring! This book really captured my interest. Not usually a science fiction fan, I found N. J. Schrock's vision of the future quite plausible and therefore compelling. The characters' motivations and experiences, their responses to their societal situation and environment, drove the storyline. This is not another "apocalyptic future" story. Rather, in a refreshing direction, it is an insightful journey forward from where we now live. What a great and refreshing read! Dr. Schrock keeps the reader engaged throughout the entire book and her background in science is evident. I highly recommend this novel to anyone that appreciates a realistic novel with themes that mirror our society today. Incense Rising is a fantastic sci-fi novel set in a dystopian future. N J Schrock captured a realistic future society which provokes thought and keeps the reader engaged. I loved the book, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone! This is a book that is hard to put down. The detail within the storyline is so realistic and creatively laid out, making it easy to lose track of time and turn page after page. (which is why this review is being made at 3:00 in the morning!!) When I read the description of this book, I thought it was going to be a typical thriller about a scientist being hunted by the government for their knowledge. It turned out to be so much more. With a setting in a quite plausible dystopian future, the characters and their life stories really suck you in and have you rooting for their success.
Marketing Plan
I have had several book signings, including the following: May 2018, Pittsburgh, Nebula Awards August 2018, Barnes and Noble, Eastern Shore, AL August 2018, WorldCon, San Jose, CA September 2018, Baltimore Book Festival November 2018, Quayside Art Gallery Interview: November 2018, InWeekly Magazine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781948080101 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
