How high will we sink

In 2030, a grieving archaeologist arrives beyond the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased daughter. Scientists in the melting permafrost study long-buried secrets – including the mummified remains of a girl whose death is believed to have been caused by an unknown ancient pathogen. The subsequent epidemic of the " Arctic Plague" will quickly spread across the world, changing the lives of entire generations and forcing humanity to think about how to survive.

A cynical employee at an amusement park for terminally ill children who falls in love with one of the mothers. A devastated scientist trying to develop an effective cure discovers that one of his experimental animals has mastered human speech. A widowed painter who embarks on a space expedition with her teenage granddaughter to find a new home. They all invite readers on a journey across continents, centuries, and celestial bodies, telling a story about the resilience of the human spirit, our unwavering ability to dream, and the relationships that connect us all.

Nominated for the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards in the categories Best Science Fiction and Debut of the Year.