ABOUT THE BOOK:

In a world where we have been genetically engineered so that we can photosynthesise sunlight with our hair, hunger is a thing of the past, food an indulgence.

The poor grow their hair, the rich affect baldness and flaunt their wealth by still eating. But other hungers remain . . .

The young daughter of an affluent New York family is kidnapped. The ransom demands are refused.

Years later a young women arrives at the family home claiming to be their long lost daughter.

She has changed so much, she has lived on light, can anyone be sure that she has really come home?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Adam Roberts was born in London. He attended the University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in English and Classics.

He currently teaches English Literature and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London.

By Light Alone is his twelfth work of science fiction for adults

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

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