Claiming T-Mo

In this lush interplanetary tale, Novic is an immortal Sayneth priest who flouts the conventions of a matriarchal society by choosing a name for his child. This act initiates chaos that splits the boy in two, unleashing a Jekyll-and-Hyde child upon the universe. Named T-Mo by his mother and Odysseus by his father, the story spans the boy's lifetime from his early years with his mother Silhouette on planet Grovea to his travels to Earth where he meets and marries Salem, and together they bear a hybrid named Myra.

The story unfolds through the eyes of these three distinctive women: Silhouette, Salem and Myra. As they confront their fears and navigate the treacherous paths to love and accept T-Mo/Odysseus and themselves, the darkness in Odysseus urges them to unbearable choices that threaten their very existence.

Publishers Weekly "Bacon explores a four-generation alien family saga in this gleeful, wacky debut." Full Review

Foreword Reviews Claiming T-Mo is literate, imaginative, and provocative—a strong, even unforgettable, science fiction debut."

Aurealis Magazine, Megan Kelly "Bacon enthralls readers with an innovative narrative that extols the potency of using poetic language in fiction." Full Review