Author Biography

Ruth Fox is the author of many books, including Under the Heavens (CamCat 2022) and award-winning Monster-boy: Lair of the Grelgoroth. She has a Bachelor of Arts/Diploma of Arts in Professional Writing and Editing, and loves to read science fiction, fantasy, romance, and everything in between. She currently lives with her husband, two cats and three very adventurous sons (who also love books) in Victoria, Australia. You can find more information about her other books on her website at or on Facebook at

Review

"Fox weaves elements of religion and philosophy into a winning combination of action, romance, and science fiction centering whales in space . . . Fox's whale space opera is both action-packed and thought-provoking." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, for Under the Heavens "Ruth Fox's Under the Heavens updates the tale of Noah's ark, transforming it to feature whales in space and a mission gone awry." --Foreword Reviews, a Foreword Book of the Day, for Under the Heavens "A slow-building science-fiction thriller that deserves a sequel." --Kirkus Reviews, for Under the Heavens

Long Description

The fight for the future of the whales has just begun. As Seiiki, now escorted by a military contingent from Earth United, draws ever closer to New Eden, Kim Teng must learn to split her role of Caretaker with another, navigate a new relationship with Wren, and deal with the suffocating guilt of having been part of the Crusaders, all while maintaining her cover as social media star Hannah Monksman. What could possibly go wrong? With tensions rising back on Earth between the Adherants, a sect devoted to keeping humanity from colonizing space, and Earth United, it is even more important for Seiiki and the whales to reach New Eden quickly and safely. But as the contingent comes out of hyperspace, an unknown computer error sends them off-course into an asteroid belt. The military escort ships land badly damaged on New Eden, and the whales are trapped inside a crippled Seiiki, several kilometers from the planned landing site. And it seems their new home planet is not the peaceful paradise they expected. Strange creatures howl in the night, probes that were sent to populate the oceans with fish are found disabled, and ancient ruins in the jungle nearby suggest the Ark Project wasn't the first landing party on New Eden. When people begin disappearing from their basecamp, Kim and her friends soon realize that while someone didn't want them to ever arrive at New Eden, someone--or something--else wanted to make sure they did.

Review Quote

"Fox weaves elements of religion and philosophy into a winning combination of action, romance, and science fiction centering whales in space . . . Fox's whale space opera is both action-packed and thought-provoking." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review, for Under the Heavens "Ruth Fox's Under the Heavens updates the tale of Noah's ark, transforming it to feature whales in space and a mission gone awry." -- Foreword Reviews , a Foreword Book of the Day, for Under the Heavens "A slow-building science-fiction thriller that deserves a sequel." -- Kirkus Reviews , for Under the Heavens

Description for Sales People

Climate Change Theme: New Eden, the second book in the critically acclaimed Ark Trilogy, takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where the effects of climate change have ravaged Earth and drastic measures must be taken to save Earth's creatures. Dystopian Future Meets Space Epic: This would be perfect for readers who enjoy The Illuminae Files by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman or The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. For Fans of Thrilling Sci-Fi Stories with Morally Gray Characters: Fans of films like The Passenger, Silent Running, Interstellar, and others will enjoy this book as MC Kim is a complicated character who must reconcile with the lies she has been telling the world about herself, and the secrets she has chosen to hold close. Author Location / Story Location: Ruth Fox lives in Victoria, Australia. New Eden takes place in the far reaches of space.

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