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The Caduca Kindle Edition

by Elaine Graham-Leigh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
The planet of Benan Ty is just another poor and violent ex-Terran colony. Now the Chi!me, the major power in the galaxy, are coming to broker a peace deal between guerrilla group ViaVera and the government.For Quila, a rising figure in the Chi!me diplomatic service, the posting to Benan Ty could be the making of her career. Meanwhile Terise, one of ViaVera’s inner circle, is just trying to get her lover out with his life. But in a conflict where no side’s motivations are pure, they are both about to discover how much they have to lose.Set in a future where humanity has gone to the stars, but taken exploitation and oppression with them, this is a story of imperialism, resistance, friendship and ultimately, liberation.
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    327 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publication date
    March 11, 2021
  4. File size
    662 KB
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'A remarkable achievement... Graham-Leigh has written a book that stands with the unremarked, the overlooked, the dispossessed' - Counterfire

'Artfully spun, marvelously executed... A virtually flawless SF tale' - The Prairies Book Review'

Elaine Graham-Leigh spins an engaging tale that resonates with contemporary issues' - The Fantasy Hive

'Glitteringly good' - The Morning Star

About the Author

Elaine Graham-Leigh is an activist, historian and qualified accountant (because even radical movements need someone doing the books) based in north London. The Caduca is her first novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08YR1KMD9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Conrad Press (March 11, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 662 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 327 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Elaine Graham-Leigh

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Elaine Graham-Leigh is a political campaigner, with a particular interest in climate change and a medieval historian who also writes science fiction. She is a member of Counterfire and has written widely for www.counterfire.org on a range of political issues. Her website is redpuffin.net

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Customers enjoy the storyline. They find the details and complexity of the story a strength. The story explores various motives and personal philosophies from all sides. It is a story of a glorious revolution with interesting and compelling conflicts. The ending is fulfilling and makes readers hope there is some parallel universe.

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"...It is the story of a glorious revolution against an expansionist government. The characters are numerous and varied...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters interesting, especially the female ones.

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  • Judalon Manes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Female Characters Whose Choices lead to the Best Ending in a Sci-fi Book Ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
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    Elaine Graham-Leigh builds worlds in a corner of the galaxy that resonate with struggles for justice, love, and purpose in existence. I couldn't put it down and found the greatest satisfaction in discovering that the story got better and the worlds clearer as the book progressed. The ending was so fulfilling that it made me hope there is some parallel universe where this very event could occur as the author created it. I loved the insights into social and cultural change, linguistic melting pots, even the nod to !Kung Bush peoples in the superior culture's name, Chi!me, as future colonizers from Earth strive to find their place in the biggest realm of all. I am ready to read The Caduca again, now that the characters and their settings are clearer in my mind. Looking at the night sky has more promise. If we earthlings can come up with imaginary worlds that seem so real, it isn't such a stretch of the imagination to conceive of real worlds out there that might also be able to imagine us as nothing more than their mixed-up descendants.
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  • Guy Wheatley
    4.0 out of 5 stars The story of a glorious revolution
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021
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    The story very much made me think of Pancho Villa. It is the story of a glorious revolution against an expansionist government. The characters are numerous and varied. All are flawed, but most have redeeming qualities.
    Author Graham-Leigh has a writing style the is eloquent and descriptive. Her world building is top notch which gives us a richly detailed story with interesting and compelling conflicts.
    The only downside I found to her writing style was that we often hop from one character to another without a clear delineation. It does often give us both sides of an argument, but it can be confusing it you don’t recognize the switch.
    The story explores the various motives and personal philosophies from all sides of the conflict. Several of the characters are on a journey of self-discovery. They, and the reader, are surprised at where they end up.
    I recommend this book.
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  • alyson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling futuristic sci-fi book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
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    Set in space far in the future, ‘The Caduca,’ by author Elaine Graham-Leigh is a compelling futuristic sci-fi book that tackles imperialism, corruption, love, friendship, and so much more. When I started the book, it took me a second to understand the characters and the setting as there is a lot to it, but I felt like once I had a grip on this new reality, the details and complexity in this story were a huge strength. ‘The Caduca’ provides a window into our own worldly challenges and allows the reader to dive into a new world. Graham-Leigh is an excellent writer and does a wonderful job of developing the characters and storyline. I would highly recommend this book to fellow sci-fi enthusiasts!
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  • Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Deep world building
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
    The Caduca is an amazing science fiction story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

    This story involves deep world building and requires patience for those not accustomed to sci-fi novels, but pays off big time. It covers themes of friendship, corruption, destiny, and rebellion.

    The author does a great job developing out all the characters and fantastic settings. She deftly keeps the action moving the whole time and never lets up.

    Recommended for lovers of sci-fi.
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  • Mark Schultz
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating story!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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    I enjoyed this story a lot. While there was quite a bit of narration each chapter was devoted to one or two main characters so the point of view kept changing and that raised the interest factor for me. Each thought they were the hero in the story.
    The story explored contrasting concepts such as loyalty and betrayal, love and loss, greed and benevolence. The broad experiences are well represented in this story.
    With many actors this story is full of the human condition and is an excellent read!
    I award 4.6 stars to "The Caduca"
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  • Susel
    5.0 out of 5 stars I dare to say this is a science fiction masterwork that everyone should read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
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    The Caduca is an incredible science fiction story that I enjoyed tremendously! The author is Elaine Graham-Leigh, a political campaigner, with a particular interest in climate change.

    This story is set in a planet called Benan Ty, where humanity has migrated looking for a better future, but things for the human race are always more difficult than one can imagine, as the questionable desire for power and oppression has travelled with them.

    I found myself consuming this emotionally intense and thematically profound novel in one stay-up-all-night-until-your-eyes-burn sitting. I believe this is an unforgettable story of survival and the inherited desire of every human being for freedom.

    I dare to say this is a science fiction masterwork that everyone should read!
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  • Dan86
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the known
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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    The Caduca is a futuristic novel, set in time when human beings have moved to the space. It portrays a fascinating fictional story that entertains and also allows readers to think about different aspects of our lives and relationships. Although humankind can evolve, we tend to perpetuate some negative habits and behaviors.
    The protagonist travels to one of the biggest and more powerful countries in the galaxy in an attempt to resolve a social and political conflict. Inhabitants will have to work hard to develop and achieve peace.
    I really liked this book. The description of the characters and events in the story is detailed and engaging. I especially enjoyed how some topics are included and addressed. I certainly recommend it.
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  • S. J. Main
    4.0 out of 5 stars futuristic sci-fi story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
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    The Caduca is a science fiction adventure story. It is filled with exploration and adventure.
    What stood out for me in this book was how although the book was a story, I learned a lot from it. The characters were interesting, and the author has created a thrilling story. I believe the choices made in the scenes and the world-building were impressive, making it thought-provoking. I recommend this book to sci-fi readers.
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  • Shabbir Lakha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2021
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    Really enjoyed reading this, very well written and kept me hooked throughout. Very much recommend!
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