The Seeker Effect, by Anne Schlebusch

By (author): Anne Schlebusch.

A speculative fiction novel set in a dystopian future where Earth's orbit has shifted. Five citizens, temporarily released from isolation pods, are desperate to avoid being sent back into confinement. Combining determination, fear, humour, magic realism, mystery, psychology, science and climate with thriller-like pacing, the novel explores authoritarianism and how societies treat vulnerable populations — anchored by memorable characters who are as smart and funny as they are tenacious.

Publisher: Modjaji Books, 2026.