
Kim Stanley Robinson’s first novel, The Wild Shore, is an epic tale that will appeal to adults and young adults alike.


But young Hank Fletcher dreams of the world that might have been, that might yet be-and dreams of playing a crucial role in America’s rebirth. For the small Pacific Coast community of San Onofre, life in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear attack is a matter of survival, a day-to-day struggle to stay alive. THE WILD SHORE (The Three Californias Triptych, Book 1) by Kim Stanley Robinsonįrom the author of the award-winning Mars trilogy comes a vision of a radically different alternative future, where every day is a fight to survive. “There’s a fresh wind blowing in The Wild Shore.” –Ursula K. All describe different near-futures in Orange County, and all are now available as audiobooks read by science fiction aficionado and Audie-winner Stefan Rudnicki! Listen to Stefan discuss Kim Stanley Robinson’s futuristic and dystopian version of California on Skyboat’s SoundCloud. The Three Californias Triptych is comprised of THE WILD SHORE (1984), THE GOLD COAST (1988), and PACIFIC EDGE (1990). Check out ’s article on his recent book 2312, which includes a link to Episode 62 of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast, featuring a discussion between hosts John Joseph Adams and David Barr Kirtley and guest Tobias Buckell about ecological themes in fantasy and science fiction. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Pacific Edge), and multiple Locus Awards.

His novels have won nearly a dozen major science fiction awards, including two Hugo Awards for Best Novel (Green Mars and Blue Mars), two Nebula Awards for Best Novel (Red Mars and 2312), the World Fantasy Award (Black Air), a John W. He earned a PhD in English from University of California, San Diego with a thesis entitled The Novels of Philip K.

Kim Stanley Robinson is a prolific American science fiction writer. Kim Stanley Robinson (credit ©SFXFuture Publishing Ltd 2005)
