{"title":"Alex Foster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that explore the intricacies of human relationships and the subtle complexities of everyday life. Readers can expect thoughtful, character-driven stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a distinctive voice in \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Foster’s work invites reflection on the circles we move in—emotional, social, and psychological. Each novel unfolds with nuance, combining intimate moments with broader themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"circular-motion-by-alex-foster-9781804711095","title":"Circular Motion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acceleration of Earth's spin begins gradually. At first, days are just a few seconds shorter than normal. Awareness of the mysterious phenomenon hasn't reached Tanner, a young man who flees his Alaskan hometown to work at CWC, a corporation which runs a network of massive aircraft that orbit the Earth, allowing people to visit Paris for an evening or order sushi from Japan. But a wave of social unrest presents challenges for CWC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat unrest sweeps up Winnie. A high school outcast, she falls in with a group of teen activists who blame the company for the planet's acceleration. As days on Earth quicken to twenty-three hours, then twenty, the sun rising and setting ever faster, causing violent storms and political meltdowns, Tanner and Winnie's stories spiral closer together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree-hour days. Two-hour days . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA propulsive exploration of capitalism, technology, and our place within a system that dwarfs us, \u003cem\u003eCircular Motion\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most ingenious debut novels of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430284116204,"sku":"9781804711095","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804711095.jpg?v=1774559277"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-foster.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}