ChronoThieves

ChronoThieves is a science fiction novel written by American author Jeff VanderMeer. Published in 2016, the book is the second installment in the Southern Reach Trilogy, following the events of Annihilation. The story is set in the same universe as Annihilation, where the Area X anomaly has expanded and now threatens the stability of the world.

The novel follows the protagonist, Dr. Emily Hart, a linguist and former soldier, who is recruited by the government to investigate the Area X anomaly. Hart is part of a team that includes Dr. Tom Neville, a physicist, and Dr. James Sullivan, a biologist. Together, they travel to the anomaly, where they encounter a series of temporal distortions and strange phenomena.

As the team delves deeper into the anomaly, they discover that it is not a single entity but a network of interconnected anomalies, each with its own unique properties. They also encounter a group of mysterious figures known as the ChronoThieves, who are skilled in manipulating time and space. The ChronoThieves are revealed to be the creators of the anomaly, and they have been using it to control the flow of time and space for their own purposes.

The novel explores themes of time, space, and the nature of reality, as well as the consequences of meddling with forces beyond human understanding. It is a complex and thought-provoking work that builds on the foundations laid by Annihilation, offering a rich and immersive reading experience.