"Cochran deftly portrays the power of human minds to learn, teach, and stand up to the worst of our species." BookLife Editor's Pick

"A studied, intricate look at a futuristic age of alien contact." KIRKUS

Unveil the Cosmic Adventure of "The Pollutant Speaks"
Dive into a mind-bending world where science fiction meets literary prowess in "The Pollutant Speaks." This electrifying novel, set against the backdrop of humanity grappling with ecological and political turmoil, transports readers into a universe of untapped imagination and awakening.

A stagnating humanity is crushed onto seven small worlds, while the enigmatic union of alien life seems to set impossible goals to qualify for contact. When a discharged mental patient finds himself bankrupt, his only escape is to venture further into the cosmos than he ever dreamed. Do his inner demons hold the secret to peace with our stellar neighbours? Or will a fanatical leader and his cult return humanity to the dark ages?

"The Pollutant Speaks" delves deep into the consequences of human living conditions and the urgent need for change with questions of revolution and civil disorder. As AI and technology intertwine with our daily lives, the novel explores the ethics and implications of such integration. The book's "demons" embody centuries of literature and poetry, binding us into a slipstream of reading. A vivid narrative entwines science, philosophy, and emotion to create a mesmerizing tale of self-discovery.

Immerse yourself in "The Pollutant Speaks" and experience a vision of our future that's both haunting and hopeful. This stunning debut literary science fiction novel will leave you pondering the power of human choice and the transformative potential within us all.

"Telling this surprising story with brisk efficiency despite rich concepts, a sense of poetry, and welcome literary ambition, Cochran deftly portrays the power of human minds to learn, teach, and stand up to the worst of our species. Evans’s journey of self-realization and redemption, featuring fascinating and sometimes head-spinning development of Para language and future technology. This will delight lovers of thoughtful, ambitious science fiction."
BookLife

"Patient readers will be rewarded with an imaginative story that doesn’t fail to surprise."
"A studied, intricate look at a futuristic age of alien contact."
"[...]it seems as though Evans has been plucked from a work like William Gibson’s Neuromancer [...]"
Kirkus Reviews