Born in Space by Jeremy CliftA sprawling sci-fi vision of humanity’s contentious future among the stars, Born in Space by Jeremy Clift is an imagination-sparking novel about motherhood, sacrifice, and the existential battle for survival on a dying planet. When young Teagan Ward is identified as the key to a species-saving gambit, she is launched into an interstellar journey to protect her children and fulfill the destiny that has haunted her dreams since childhood. Exploring both the redemptive potential of space and the perennial perils of human corruption, this is a prophetic novel that is uniquely elaborate and immersive, breaking new ground in the science fiction genre with its attention to scientific detail, while still maintaining an entertainingly brisk pace, and exploring characters’ inner lives with realism and insight.