Synopsis
In a future with widespread genetic enhancements, ordinary Marc Morrison abandons his home planet to live among others like himself as part of Earth's only extraterrestrial colony.
He learns to navigate the intricacies of this small, foreign community while picking up work where his predecessor left off. Everything comes with a learning curve, especially as a series of unexpected deaths puts pressure on Marc's vital role within the colony.
Makan is a hard science fiction exploration of what it means to be ordinary in an age of enhancement, and the lengths people will go to find a place where they belong.
Themes & Topics
Genetic Enhancement
A future where humanity is divided between the enhanced and the ordinary
Colony Life
The challenges of building community in Earth's only extraterrestrial settlement
Hard Science Fiction
Realistic, technically-grounded speculation about humanity's future
The Ordinary in Extraordinary Times
What happens to those left behind by technological advancement
Mystery & Death
Unexpected deaths threaten the fragile colony ecosystem
Finding Belonging
The search for a place where you fit in an increasingly stratified society
About the Author
Evan Couchot is a biotechnology professional with degrees in Biology and Biotechnology. His background in biological sciences informs his approach to hard science fiction, creating technically grounded speculation about humanity's genetic future and the social implications of enhancement technology.
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