# The Emergent - Hardcover

by **Nadia Afifi** (Author)

**Scintillating follow-up to 'The Sentient', which the Publishers Weekly starred review called a "staggering and un-put-downable debut, offers a fresh and feminist-forward take on cloning."**

**_"Afifi's staggering and un-put-downable debut offers a fresh and feminist-forward take on cloning \[...\] This riveting debut is a must-have for any sci-fi fan."-- Publishers Weekly starred review of Book 1 in the series_**

Amira Valdez's adventures continue in the sequel to _The Sentient_, as she finds herself in unprecedented danger. The ruthless new leader of the fundamentalist Trinity Compound seeks to understand his strange neurological connection with Amira and unleash an army on an unstable North America. The first human clone has been born, but thanks to the mysterious scientist Tony Barlow, it may unlock the secret to human immortality - or disaster. Together, Amira and Barlow form an uneasy alliance in pursuit of scientific breakthroughs and protection from shared enemies. But new discoveries uncover dark secrets that Barlow wants to keep hidden.

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### Author Biography

**Nadia Afifi** is the author of _The Sentient_ and numerous science fiction short stories. Her debut novel was lauded as 'staggering and un-put-downable' in a starred _Publishers Weekly_ review and recommended by _Booklist_ for 'readers who love a thrilling narrative and welcome moral and philosophical questions in their science fiction.' _Analog Magazine_ describes her as 'a brand-new voice in our field, and one you should become familiar with.' _The Sentient_ is the first novel in a near-future series about a controversial cloning project, human consciousness and a high-stakes conflict between religious fundamentalism and science. Her short fiction has appeared in _The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction_ ('The Bahrain Underground Bazaar') and _Abyss & Apex_ ('Exhibit K').

Nadia grew up in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, where she read every book she could get her hands on, but currently calls Denver, Colorado home. She is a member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer's organization. Her background as an Arab American who lived overseas has inspired her fiction writing, particularly her passion for exploring complex social, political and cultural issues through a futuristic lens.

When she isn't writing, she spends her time practicing (and falling off) the lyra (aerial hoops), hiking through Colorado's many trails, jogging through Denver's streets and working on the most challenging jigsaw puzzles she can find. She also loves dogs, travel and cooking. Follow her latest musings and adventures on her website (nadiaafifi.com), Twitter (@nadoodles) or Facebook (nadiawritesscifi).

**Number of Pages:** 320

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 8.6 x 5.6 IN

**Publication Date:** May 17, 2022

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