THE POISON WITHIN... aN exploration of toXIC MASCULINITY
THE POISON WITHIN by Timothy Reynolds
It starts with twenty-three dead in an unprecedented lunar shuttle catastrophe, then a political assassination leads to martial law and shoves a nation to the brink of war.
In a world where masculinity is literally toxic, genetic freak Lean Weaver is forced to take shelter beneath the mountains ringing the planet's equator, but keeps digging deeper into the problem while men around the nation rampage and try to burn it all down.
"Part ecological thriller, part social critique, The Poison Within combines intricate world-building that feels both alien and startling familiar at the same time with rich character-driven sci-fi and tension. And Reynolds delivers it all in a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat while thinking and
reflecting deeply."
~ Mark Leslie: Author of ONE HAND SCREAMING
"With parallels to current issues in society, The Poison Within is framed by the consequences and friction resulting from extreme behaviours that seem to only make sense to their perpetrators. The protagonist, Lean, demonstrates how strength of character and convictions is needed to navigate unhinged situations without losing hope or one's core identity."
~ Jennifer Rahn: Author of The SPHAIRAN UNIVERSE Series