Author: Sam Hepburn
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 9781838888312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
'My name is Phoebe Locklear. I think I'm your daughter.' It's been fifteen years since five-year-old Maya Duncan disappeared. But when a young woman turns up at Kay Duncan's door, clutching a yellow rainhat with Maya's name stitched in the back, it seems she might have come home at last. Phoebe is convinced that she is Maya, and that the woman behind the door is her real mother. When she sees Kay, the memories come flooding back, and it seems they are to be reunited at last. But when a shocking discovery leads to tragedy, Phoebe is left grief-stricken and riddled with guilt. Alone and unanchored, Phoebe travels to London to dig into Kay's life, hoping to uncover the truth behind her own identity. But as she pieces together Kay's past, Phoebe discovers a disturbing link to the woman who raised her, and a terrible secret that even now could put her life in danger. Gone Before is an utterly addictive 'ripped-from-the-headlines' thriller that you will read in one breathless gulp. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Silent Patient. What readers are saying about Gone Before 'I can't remember when I last read a book with so many twists and turns. Wow!... This book kept me captivated, and I had to finish it in one go... This was the first book by Sam Hepburn I've read, but it won't be the last.' The World is Ours to Read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gone Before does not compare to any book I've read before! After the first two chapters I was hooked! 60% through I was enchanted. This is one of those suspenseful, addictive stories that has to be read in one sitting.' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exquisite. Perfect from start to finish. Addictive. Charged. Suspenseful. A masterpiece. Highly recommend this to everyone. Five stars are not enough. One of the best thrillers I have ever read.' Renita D'Silva, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'From the first chapter I just knew I was going to love this twisty thriller . This is a must read for fans of psychological thriller books.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fantastic read... both gripping and addictive... the author has definitely kept me guessing. A definite five-star read, I highly recommend this book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a terrific book! Took my interest from page 1 and I read it in a day, really well written and a fab page turner!' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Caught my attention from the first page and all I wanted to do was keep reading to the end... Sam Hepburn is a new author for me and I definitely will be checking out more by her.' Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An intensely emotional domestic thriller with many twists and turns... Superbly plotted, this novel will have you alternatively rooting for Phoebe and for Kay, two characters who are very well developed. Definitely a novel that I shall recommend and pass on to my friends!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gone Before
Author: Sam Hepburn
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 9781838888312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
'My name is Phoebe Locklear. I think I'm your daughter.' It's been fifteen years since five-year-old Maya Duncan disappeared. But when a young woman turns up at Kay Duncan's door, clutching a yellow rainhat with Maya's name stitched in the back, it seems she might have come home at last. Phoebe is convinced that she is Maya, and that the woman behind the door is her real mother. When she sees Kay, the memories come flooding back, and it seems they are to be reunited at last. But when a shocking discovery leads to tragedy, Phoebe is left grief-stricken and riddled with guilt. Alone and unanchored, Phoebe travels to London to dig into Kay's life, hoping to uncover the truth behind her own identity. But as she pieces together Kay's past, Phoebe discovers a disturbing link to the woman who raised her, and a terrible secret that even now could put her life in danger. Gone Before is an utterly addictive 'ripped-from-the-headlines' thriller that you will read in one breathless gulp. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Silent Patient. What readers are saying about Gone Before 'I can't remember when I last read a book with so many twists and turns. Wow!... This book kept me captivated, and I had to finish it in one go... This was the first book by Sam Hepburn I've read, but it won't be the last.' The World is Ours to Read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gone Before does not compare to any book I've read before! After the first two chapters I was hooked! 60% through I was enchanted. This is one of those suspenseful, addictive stories that has to be read in one sitting.' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exquisite. Perfect from start to finish. Addictive. Charged. Suspenseful. A masterpiece. Highly recommend this to everyone. Five stars are not enough. One of the best thrillers I have ever read.' Renita D'Silva, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'From the first chapter I just knew I was going to love this twisty thriller . This is a must read for fans of psychological thriller books.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fantastic read... both gripping and addictive... the author has definitely kept me guessing. A definite five-star read, I highly recommend this book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a terrific book! Took my interest from page 1 and I read it in a day, really well written and a fab page turner!' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Caught my attention from the first page and all I wanted to do was keep reading to the end... Sam Hepburn is a new author for me and I definitely will be checking out more by her.' Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An intensely emotional domestic thriller with many twists and turns... Superbly plotted, this novel will have you alternatively rooting for Phoebe and for Kay, two characters who are very well developed. Definitely a novel that I shall recommend and pass on to my friends!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 9781838888312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
'My name is Phoebe Locklear. I think I'm your daughter.' It's been fifteen years since five-year-old Maya Duncan disappeared. But when a young woman turns up at Kay Duncan's door, clutching a yellow rainhat with Maya's name stitched in the back, it seems she might have come home at last. Phoebe is convinced that she is Maya, and that the woman behind the door is her real mother. When she sees Kay, the memories come flooding back, and it seems they are to be reunited at last. But when a shocking discovery leads to tragedy, Phoebe is left grief-stricken and riddled with guilt. Alone and unanchored, Phoebe travels to London to dig into Kay's life, hoping to uncover the truth behind her own identity. But as she pieces together Kay's past, Phoebe discovers a disturbing link to the woman who raised her, and a terrible secret that even now could put her life in danger. Gone Before is an utterly addictive 'ripped-from-the-headlines' thriller that you will read in one breathless gulp. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Silent Patient. What readers are saying about Gone Before 'I can't remember when I last read a book with so many twists and turns. Wow!... This book kept me captivated, and I had to finish it in one go... This was the first book by Sam Hepburn I've read, but it won't be the last.' The World is Ours to Read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gone Before does not compare to any book I've read before! After the first two chapters I was hooked! 60% through I was enchanted. This is one of those suspenseful, addictive stories that has to be read in one sitting.' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exquisite. Perfect from start to finish. Addictive. Charged. Suspenseful. A masterpiece. Highly recommend this to everyone. Five stars are not enough. One of the best thrillers I have ever read.' Renita D'Silva, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'From the first chapter I just knew I was going to love this twisty thriller . This is a must read for fans of psychological thriller books.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fantastic read... both gripping and addictive... the author has definitely kept me guessing. A definite five-star read, I highly recommend this book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a terrific book! Took my interest from page 1 and I read it in a day, really well written and a fab page turner!' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Caught my attention from the first page and all I wanted to do was keep reading to the end... Sam Hepburn is a new author for me and I definitely will be checking out more by her.' Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An intensely emotional domestic thriller with many twists and turns... Superbly plotted, this novel will have you alternatively rooting for Phoebe and for Kay, two characters who are very well developed. Definitely a novel that I shall recommend and pass on to my friends!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gone Before Christmas
Author: Charles Finch
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250173418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
In Gone Before Christmas, this delightfully absorbing short Christmas story in the bestselling Charles Lenox mystery series, Lenox must find a soldier who ran into a cloakroom for his hat—and never returned. Charles Lenox’s holiday preparations are interrupted when an officer vanishes at Charing Cross Station. Lieutenant Austen, by all accounts an upstanding member of the elite Grenadier Guards, disappears, and his friends, searching the cloakroom of the station where they had been waiting for their trains together, find only a spray of blood on the wall above a scattering of his personal items—his train ticket among them. Scotland Yard is baffled. Has the Lieutenant, who had a hand in intelligence, been kidnapped by French operatives? Or is there some more personal grudge at work? The situation grows graver by the hour, and Lenox knows that he will have to work quickly and brilliantly to have any chance of discovering the missing soldier—and getting home in time for his own Christmas dinner. Includes a sneak peek of The Woman In the Water, a prequel to the Charles Lenox series.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250173418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
In Gone Before Christmas, this delightfully absorbing short Christmas story in the bestselling Charles Lenox mystery series, Lenox must find a soldier who ran into a cloakroom for his hat—and never returned. Charles Lenox’s holiday preparations are interrupted when an officer vanishes at Charing Cross Station. Lieutenant Austen, by all accounts an upstanding member of the elite Grenadier Guards, disappears, and his friends, searching the cloakroom of the station where they had been waiting for their trains together, find only a spray of blood on the wall above a scattering of his personal items—his train ticket among them. Scotland Yard is baffled. Has the Lieutenant, who had a hand in intelligence, been kidnapped by French operatives? Or is there some more personal grudge at work? The situation grows graver by the hour, and Lenox knows that he will have to work quickly and brilliantly to have any chance of discovering the missing soldier—and getting home in time for his own Christmas dinner. Includes a sneak peek of The Woman In the Water, a prequel to the Charles Lenox series.
A Kiss Before You Go
Author: Danny Gregory
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452163286
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
After the loss of his wife in a tragic accident, beloved artist Danny Gregory chronicled his grief in the medium he knows best—the pages of his illustrated journals. This intimate reproduction of his journal is a stirring visual memoir of Gregory's journey towards recovery. Uniquely sincere, and by turns tender, raw, and hopeful, Gregory's idiosyncratic text and illustrations capture the darkest and lightest moments of his "year of magical drawing." Gregory's process reminds us that creative expression offers its own therapy, and that living each day to its fullest may be as simple as putting pen to paper. Anyone who has experienced loss will take solace in this refreshingly candid look at grieving, while art lovers will marvel at the artist's beautiful celebration of the power of creation.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452163286
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
After the loss of his wife in a tragic accident, beloved artist Danny Gregory chronicled his grief in the medium he knows best—the pages of his illustrated journals. This intimate reproduction of his journal is a stirring visual memoir of Gregory's journey towards recovery. Uniquely sincere, and by turns tender, raw, and hopeful, Gregory's idiosyncratic text and illustrations capture the darkest and lightest moments of his "year of magical drawing." Gregory's process reminds us that creative expression offers its own therapy, and that living each day to its fullest may be as simple as putting pen to paper. Anyone who has experienced loss will take solace in this refreshingly candid look at grieving, while art lovers will marvel at the artist's beautiful celebration of the power of creation.
Gone Before Midnight
Author: I. Grobler
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481780700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Disillusioned and cynical about womankind, Armant Snow is sent to investigate the presence of ominous demons in the city of Victoria. His fate is soon intertwined with a girl, Claire Forster, he meets at a club. He discovers that, wherever she goes, the demons follow. Armant is left with no other choice but to take her before they do. Seeing nothing special about her, he cannot fathom why the dark demons are after her. He is angry his mission now includes a woman, and the mystery surrounding her only deepens. Claire Forster lives with an abusive boyfriend after she was raised in an orphanage. Now she finds herself captured by Armant. Claire is introduced to a world beyond her own, subtly drawing Armant toward her. What Armant doesnt realize is, its not only him and the demons that are drawn to her. Someone else is also out there watching, waiting . . . Gone Before Midnight is another spellbinding novel by I. Grobler that will grip the reader until the end.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481780700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Disillusioned and cynical about womankind, Armant Snow is sent to investigate the presence of ominous demons in the city of Victoria. His fate is soon intertwined with a girl, Claire Forster, he meets at a club. He discovers that, wherever she goes, the demons follow. Armant is left with no other choice but to take her before they do. Seeing nothing special about her, he cannot fathom why the dark demons are after her. He is angry his mission now includes a woman, and the mystery surrounding her only deepens. Claire Forster lives with an abusive boyfriend after she was raised in an orphanage. Now she finds herself captured by Armant. Claire is introduced to a world beyond her own, subtly drawing Armant toward her. What Armant doesnt realize is, its not only him and the demons that are drawn to her. Someone else is also out there watching, waiting . . . Gone Before Midnight is another spellbinding novel by I. Grobler that will grip the reader until the end.
Before I Let Go
Author: Marieke Nijkamp
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492642290
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp (This Is Where It Ends) comes Before I Let Go, an emotional thriller about a suspicious death, a friend desperate for answers, and their small town's sinister secrets. Best friends Corey and Kyra were inseparable in their tiny snow-covered town of Lost Creek, Alaska. But as Kyra starts to struggle with her bipolar disorder, Corey's family moves away. Worried about what might happen in her absence, Corey makes Kyra promise that she'll stay strong during the long, dark winter. Then, just days before Corey is to visit, Kyra dies. Corey is devastated—and confused, because Kyra said she wouldn't hurt herself. The entire Lost community speaks in hushed tones, saying Kyra's death was meant to be. And they push Corey away like she's a stranger. The further Corey investigates—and the more questions she asks—the greater her suspicion grows. Lost is keeping secrets—chilling secrets. Can she piece together the truth about Kyra's death and survive her visit? Perfect for readers looking for: Mystery books for teens Bipolar teen characters Asexual characters Praise for Before I Let Go: A New York Times Bestseller! 2019 ALA Rainbow List 2018 Teen Choice Book of the Year Nominee "With exceptional handling of everything from mental illness to guilt and a riveting, magic realist narrative, this well wrought, haunting novel will stick with readers long after the final page."—Booklist *STARRED REVIEW* "Compulsive readability... Intriguingly spooky"—Kirkus Reviews "This sophomore novel from Nijkamp will haunt readers... The honest reflection of mental illness, suicide, friendship, and being an outsider provides ample topics for book discussion."—School Library Journal "[A] reflective examination on love and returning home... Nijkamp has an uncommon talent for drawing readers deep into the psyches of her characters."—Publishers Weekly Also by Marieke Nijkamp: This Is Where It Ends Even If We Break
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492642290
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp (This Is Where It Ends) comes Before I Let Go, an emotional thriller about a suspicious death, a friend desperate for answers, and their small town's sinister secrets. Best friends Corey and Kyra were inseparable in their tiny snow-covered town of Lost Creek, Alaska. But as Kyra starts to struggle with her bipolar disorder, Corey's family moves away. Worried about what might happen in her absence, Corey makes Kyra promise that she'll stay strong during the long, dark winter. Then, just days before Corey is to visit, Kyra dies. Corey is devastated—and confused, because Kyra said she wouldn't hurt herself. The entire Lost community speaks in hushed tones, saying Kyra's death was meant to be. And they push Corey away like she's a stranger. The further Corey investigates—and the more questions she asks—the greater her suspicion grows. Lost is keeping secrets—chilling secrets. Can she piece together the truth about Kyra's death and survive her visit? Perfect for readers looking for: Mystery books for teens Bipolar teen characters Asexual characters Praise for Before I Let Go: A New York Times Bestseller! 2019 ALA Rainbow List 2018 Teen Choice Book of the Year Nominee "With exceptional handling of everything from mental illness to guilt and a riveting, magic realist narrative, this well wrought, haunting novel will stick with readers long after the final page."—Booklist *STARRED REVIEW* "Compulsive readability... Intriguingly spooky"—Kirkus Reviews "This sophomore novel from Nijkamp will haunt readers... The honest reflection of mental illness, suicide, friendship, and being an outsider provides ample topics for book discussion."—School Library Journal "[A] reflective examination on love and returning home... Nijkamp has an uncommon talent for drawing readers deep into the psyches of her characters."—Publishers Weekly Also by Marieke Nijkamp: This Is Where It Ends Even If We Break
Where No Doctor Has Gone Before
Author: Robert Huish
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN: 155458860X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Tens of thousands of people around the world die each day from causes that could have been prevented with access to affordable health care resources. In an era of unprecedented global inequity, Cuba, a small, low-income country, is making a difference by providing affordable health care to millions of marginalized people. Cuba has developed a world-class health care system that provides universal access to its own citizens while committing to one of the most extensive international health outreach campaigns in the world. The country has trained thousands of foreign medical students for free under a moral agreement that they serve desperate communities. To date, over 110,000 Cuban health care workers have served overseas. Where No Doctor Has Gone Before looks at the dynamics of Cuban medical internationalism to understand the impact of Cuba’s programs within the global health landscape. Topics addressed include the growing moral divide in equitable access to health care services, with a focus on medical tourism and Cuba’s alternative approach to this growing trend. Also discussed is the hidden curriculum in mainstream medical education that encourages graduates to seek lucrative positions rather than commit to service for the marginalized. The author shows how Cuba’s Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) serves as a counter to this trend. An acknowledgement of Cuba’s tremendous commitment, the book reveals a compelling model of global health practice that not only meets the needs of the marginalized but facilitates an international culture of cooperation and solidarity.
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN: 155458860X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Tens of thousands of people around the world die each day from causes that could have been prevented with access to affordable health care resources. In an era of unprecedented global inequity, Cuba, a small, low-income country, is making a difference by providing affordable health care to millions of marginalized people. Cuba has developed a world-class health care system that provides universal access to its own citizens while committing to one of the most extensive international health outreach campaigns in the world. The country has trained thousands of foreign medical students for free under a moral agreement that they serve desperate communities. To date, over 110,000 Cuban health care workers have served overseas. Where No Doctor Has Gone Before looks at the dynamics of Cuban medical internationalism to understand the impact of Cuba’s programs within the global health landscape. Topics addressed include the growing moral divide in equitable access to health care services, with a focus on medical tourism and Cuba’s alternative approach to this growing trend. Also discussed is the hidden curriculum in mainstream medical education that encourages graduates to seek lucrative positions rather than commit to service for the marginalized. The author shows how Cuba’s Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) serves as a counter to this trend. An acknowledgement of Cuba’s tremendous commitment, the book reveals a compelling model of global health practice that not only meets the needs of the marginalized but facilitates an international culture of cooperation and solidarity.
Koboldly Where Gnome Has Gone Before
Author: Leigh Ronald Grossman
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0809572206
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0809572206
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before
Author: Luke O'Neill
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241994136
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Science is a serious business, right? Wrong. Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time, with all the highs, lows, bust-ups, and strange personalities of any show on telly today. From Luke O'Neill - the science teacher you wish you'd had - this hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries. For example, we meet Charles Darwin as he weighs up the pros and cons of marrying his cousin: 'constant companion' vs 'less money for books'. Tough call. To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before covers everything from space travel and evolution to alchemy and AI. Written by one of our leading scientists, this is an insider's account that celebrates the joy of science. It is filled with all the juicy bits that other histories leave out.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241994136
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Science is a serious business, right? Wrong. Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time, with all the highs, lows, bust-ups, and strange personalities of any show on telly today. From Luke O'Neill - the science teacher you wish you'd had - this hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries. For example, we meet Charles Darwin as he weighs up the pros and cons of marrying his cousin: 'constant companion' vs 'less money for books'. Tough call. To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before covers everything from space travel and evolution to alchemy and AI. Written by one of our leading scientists, this is an insider's account that celebrates the joy of science. It is filled with all the juicy bits that other histories leave out.
Where No Gods Have Gone Before
Author: Ola
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524569801
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Last call! The third dimensional earth space/time station is closing! Its time to go find another party, go home, or climb on board the New Earth Galactic Crusader! Your passport is your urge to know what exists beyond your earthly conscious experience, and what ist he nature of this intelligence and energy that created everything in one big bang? Isnt this where your self conscious awareness and your desire to know who you are originate from. This book answers your questions and enlightens you to what it is youve been seeking. It is the emergence of the evolution of humankind into conscious knowing of itself as the source, seeking to know Who am I? same as you. As above, so below! The new birth of ongoing creation to go where no gods have gone before!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524569801
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Last call! The third dimensional earth space/time station is closing! Its time to go find another party, go home, or climb on board the New Earth Galactic Crusader! Your passport is your urge to know what exists beyond your earthly conscious experience, and what ist he nature of this intelligence and energy that created everything in one big bang? Isnt this where your self conscious awareness and your desire to know who you are originate from. This book answers your questions and enlightens you to what it is youve been seeking. It is the emergence of the evolution of humankind into conscious knowing of itself as the source, seeking to know Who am I? same as you. As above, so below! The new birth of ongoing creation to go where no gods have gone before!
Where No Black Woman Has Gone Before
Author: Diana Adesola Mafe
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
ISBN: 1477315241
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A look at African American women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror: “A compelling contribution to the scholarship on speculative cinema and television.” —Journal of American Culture When Lieutenant Uhura took her place on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise on Star Trek, the actress Nichelle Nichols went where no African American woman had ever gone before. Yet several decades passed before many other black women began playing significant roles in speculative (i.e., science fiction, fantasy, and horror) film and television—a troubling omission, given that these genres offer significant opportunities for reinventing social constructs such as race, gender, and class. Challenging cinema’s history of stereotyping or erasing black women onscreen, Where No Black Woman Has Gone Before showcases twenty-first-century examples that portray them as central figures of action and agency. Writing for fans as well as scholars, Diana Adesola Mafe looks at representations of black womanhood and girlhood in American and British speculative film and television, including 28 Days Later, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, Children of Men, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Firefly, and Doctor Who: Series 3. Each of these has a subversive black female character in its main cast, and Mafe draws on critical race, postcolonial, and gender theories to explore each film and show, placing the black female characters at the center of the analysis and demonstrating their agency. The first full study of black female characters in speculative film and television, Where No Black Woman Has Gone Before shows why heroines such as Lex in AVP and Zoë in Firefly are inspiring a generation of fans, just as Uhura did.
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
ISBN: 1477315241
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A look at African American women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror: “A compelling contribution to the scholarship on speculative cinema and television.” —Journal of American Culture When Lieutenant Uhura took her place on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise on Star Trek, the actress Nichelle Nichols went where no African American woman had ever gone before. Yet several decades passed before many other black women began playing significant roles in speculative (i.e., science fiction, fantasy, and horror) film and television—a troubling omission, given that these genres offer significant opportunities for reinventing social constructs such as race, gender, and class. Challenging cinema’s history of stereotyping or erasing black women onscreen, Where No Black Woman Has Gone Before showcases twenty-first-century examples that portray them as central figures of action and agency. Writing for fans as well as scholars, Diana Adesola Mafe looks at representations of black womanhood and girlhood in American and British speculative film and television, including 28 Days Later, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, Children of Men, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Firefly, and Doctor Who: Series 3. Each of these has a subversive black female character in its main cast, and Mafe draws on critical race, postcolonial, and gender theories to explore each film and show, placing the black female characters at the center of the analysis and demonstrating their agency. The first full study of black female characters in speculative film and television, Where No Black Woman Has Gone Before shows why heroines such as Lex in AVP and Zoë in Firefly are inspiring a generation of fans, just as Uhura did.