Time Is Heartless
"Richly emotional and inventive near-future SF drama . . . the novel pulses with ideas, humanity, and adventure." — BookLife Editor's Pick Review
This standalone book from the multi-award-winning Heartless Series will delight lovers of romance and sci-fi adventures. A thrilling work of speculative fiction, set in the not-too-distant future, it will keep you on your toes until the final pages.
Earth, 2053. Climate scientist Quinn Buyers discovers motherhood is not the joy-filled experience she thought it would be. There is the lack of sleep, the boundless love, and the ceaseless worry, combined with the fact that her cyborg husband is never home. Her AI meerkat has also run away, and her best friend has mysteriously vanished from CyberSleep, life onboard her boat is anything but smooth sailing.
When she is offered the chance to visit the world's most advanced technology show, Quinn doesn't hesitate. This might be the place to jump-start her flagging career. But she didn't expect to bump into a mortal enemy, come face to face with the HOTROD killing machines, or run into her wayward husband.
Join Quinn as she embarks on another riveting adventure in a high-tech world where she discovers how consciousness in a cognitive machine can quickly go wrong. Where she wonders, did they put the off button? Unfortunately, time is not on her side.
Reviews
“Equal parts thought-provoking and riotously joyful, Time is Heartless is a book I’ll be thinking about for months—maybe even years. It’s genuinely, completely hilarious in the brilliant, sparkling, ridiculous way the future with all its boundless potential could be . . . some of the most intricately imagined worldbuilding I’ve ever read, and yet it feels completely accessible.” —Independent Book Review
“The surprising, emotionally resonant third entry in Lahey’s near-future Heartless Series blends thoughtful, inventive science fiction with romance, family drama, and a heartwarming commitment to love . . .” — BookLife Editor’s Pick Review
"Author Sarah Lahey has crafted an imaginative and compelling work. I was particularly impressed by the way the many levels of the novel worked together, and how much work the author pours into every moment of the worldbuilding, plot construction, and character development to make this possible.” — Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review ★★★★★
Gravity Is Heartless
“Thoroughly engrossing. An engaging adventure set in a deftly illustrated future.” — Kirkus Reviews.
The first book from the award-winning Heartless Series will delight lovers of romance and sci-fi adventures. A thrilling work of speculative fiction, set in the not-too-distant future, it will keep you on your toes until the final pages.
Earth, 2050. Scientist Quinn Buyers would rather be studying the clouds than getting ready for her wedding day. When an unexpected tragedy causes her to lose everything, including her famous scientist mother, she embarks upon a quest for answers that takes her across the globe. Along the way, she discovers friends and finds love in the most unexpected places.
This is science fiction at its best, grounded in actual science and soaring in imagination, it envisages the best and the worst of human actions and creations.
Awards for Gravity Is Heartless
2021 American Fiction Awards Winner in Science Fiction: General / 2021 IPPY Awards Gold Winner in Science Fiction / 2021 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: LGBTQ and Science Fiction/ 2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Adventure / 2020 Best Book Awards Finalist Fiction: LGBTQ
Nostalgia Is Heartless
“A thrilling and immersive work of speculative climate fiction.” — Kirkus Reviews
The second book in the award-winning Heartless Series, delves into the world of the near future, exploring a society on the brink of climate catastrophe. The mix of humor, whimsy, and science makes for a climate change adventure that feels escapist and topical at the same time.
Pregnant, unemployed, and living back home with her father, scientist Quinn Buyers wonders how she got to this point. Her famous scientist mother is still mysteriously missing, the planet is at risk from a massive solar storm, the pesky Transhumans want to take a colony to Titan, and her assisted living companion, a robotic meerkat, is showing clear signs of anxiety and depression. But her biggest challenge is her partner. How can she reconcile her long-distance relationship with this reserved, enigmatic cyborg?
This time, Quinn’s adventures take her across the globe to Antarctica . . . where it rains all day, every day. Readers will delight in following Quinn’s journey as she races to save her family, her planet, and—hopefully—her love life.
Awards for Nostalgia Is Heartless
2022 Chanticleer Book Awards: Cygnus Sci-Fi Winner / 2022 Indie Reader Discovery Awards: Winner Environment Category / 2022 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Science Fiction / 2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction:/ Cross-Genre and Fiction: Science Fiction / 2022 Forward Indies Awards: Finalist Science Fiction / 2022 Eric Hoffer Award Finalist Science Fiction / 2021 American Fiction Awards: Finalist Science Fiction
Louie the Lynx and Ryan the Lion
“A delightful exploration of love, serendipity, and the unexpected twists that make romance stories truly enchanting, and I would not hesitate to recommend it." — Readers' Favorite
A standalone, enemies-to-lovers romance about an anxious, idealistic PhD student and a successful, pragmatic architect.
While on a tedious, waste of her time treasure hunt at the university where she works, Louie Leon meets the charismatic and annoyingly attractive Ryan McDermott. For Louie to complete her scavenger hunt, Ryan must sign a book he edited. He refuses, but not before they share a spontaneous kiss. Soon Louie’s Insta-Love turns to rage.
Determined to win her over, Ryan presents her with an unusual, but first-class apology. Her desire and curiosity are piqued, but she doesn’t have time for romance or love. Nine years into her PhD, with only six months left to complete her research, her attention must remain laser-focused. But is Ryan the right man at the wrong time?
Join Louie and Ryan as they navigate the delightful chaos of mistaken letters, undeniable chemistry, and the pursuit of finding love when you least expect it.
Book Reviews
Loved it. An adventure romp . . . set in a not too distant future and played for high stakes. Gravity Is Heartless is packed with insightful and oft heart-warming observation about what makes us human in the first place. It’s fun, witty and endlessly inventive . . . Bravo. Peter FitzSimons, journalist, commentator and author of over 20 books, including, Kokoda, Gallipoli and Nancy Wake.
This is an impressive first novel by Sarah Lahey with its scope, literary qualities, and philosophical insight. I highly recommend Gravity Is Heartless to readers who are looking for intellectual stimulation and, at the same time, an entertaining adventure in the not too distant future. Readers Favorite 5-Star Review.
The first volume is a new The Heartless series, Gravity Is Heartless is an inherently fascinating and fully entertaining read that showcases author Sarah Lahey's impressive flair for originality and the kind of narrative storytelling style that keeps the reader's attention fully focused from cover to cover. Midwest Book Review
Infused with wonder and the brilliance of the real world, Lahey excels in Quinn’s narration, breathing life into the dying world while giving Quinn a unique, knowledge-based personality. The nuclear engineer’s fascination with the periodic table, in particular, was a narrative delight that strengthened relationships while showing off Quinn’s science-honed mind. Paperback Paris
The amount of research that went into this in unbelievable. The way the author describes certain things and goes into detail is amazing. This world feels so real and I was quite shocked while reading this. The novel is set in 2050, which is only 30 years away and it felt like I was there in the year 2050 with those characters. Everything Lahey exquisitely describes feels so realistic. If you would tell me that this is how the world will look in 30 years, I would believe you. And that again shows how much thought and research went into this. Heavenly Bookish
In the aftermath of the tragedy, which included losing her scientist mother, Quinn is left to fend for herself and grows tremendously as a character. The supporting cast, including her best friend, a robotic meerkat, and a tough yet witty guerrilla fighter, are interesting in their own right, and almost steal the show. Lahey's debut is the beginning of a trilogy, so it is fitting that it ends with a cliffhanger, leaving readers unsure of Quinn's next steps in an increasingly unstable world. Booklist
A highly entertaining read about the effects of global warming. I found the book utterly entertaining. The setting was (sadly) realistic, and the characters and story were very creative.” Pondering the Prose.
Sarah Lahey’s realistic science fiction novel Gravity is Heartless is set in the near future; it involves a mystery, political intrigue, and romance. Launching a new trilogy well, the futuristic science fiction novel Gravity is Heartless is a fun trip through a climate-changed world. Forward Reviews
The author’s Earth of the not-too-distant future is an intriguing, alien place, and readers will delight in watching Quinn move through it. Lahey’s prose is lush - describing a deeply imaginative world - and on the whole, the story is thoroughly engrossing. An engaging adventure set in a deftly illustrated future. Kirkus Reviews