{"product_id":"survivor-octavia-e-butler-9781538766170","title":"Survivor","description":"\u003cb\u003eReturning to print after nearly 50 years, Survivor completes Octavia E. Butler's thrilling Patternist series, including a short story from the Patternist saga and new historical essays from a major Butler scholar.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis deluxe edition includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incredible new cover and package\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Patternist books (\u003ci\u003eWild Seed, Mind of My Mind, Clay's Ark, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePatternmaster\u003c\/i\u003e) comprise Butler's longest, most complex series, stretching from late 17th century Africa to outer space in the far future, as rival factions of humanity develop incredible powers--only to use them to subjugate others. For nearly half a century, the fourth volume, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e, has been out of print at Octavia E. Butler's request. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It tells the story of Alanna, a colonist fleeing a plague-scarred Earth. But the planet she lands on is inhabited by the alien Kohn, whose battling tribes soon trap Alanna in their war. She must make alliances--while plotting betrayals. She must protect her heart--while putting it at risk. And she must decide if the best way to retain her humanity . . . is to leave it behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now returning to print, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e is put into its proper historical context thanks to contributions from scholar and Octavia E. Butler Fellow Alyssa Collins. \u003cbr\u003e This long-awaited volume also contains \"A Necessary Being,\" the only short fiction set in the Patternist universe, to finally, fully bring together and complete the Patternist series for readers everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Octavia E. Butler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1538766175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538766170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Central Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.80d","brand":"Octavia E. Butler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48483403170047,"sku":"9781538766170","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_38f359f1-173a-40f2-bd56-8d4e7fe372f3.jpg?v=1778038578","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/survivor-octavia-e-butler-9781538766170","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}