Octavia Butler

In 2020s dystopian California, Lauren Olamina develops new religion Earthseed amid societal collapse.

Modern Black woman is transported to antebellum Maryland, confronting slavery firsthand.

Short story collection including Hugo and Nebula-winning title story about humans in alien symbiosis.

First of Xenogenesis trilogy; Lilith awakens on alien ship after nuclear war to breed human-alien hybrids.

Lauren Olamina continues building Earthseed as a theocratic American government called 'Christian America' rises to power under a president who promises to 'Make America Great Again.' A deeply disturbing sequel.