In the face of the destruction of their country, two scientists have a plan. But, like the fluttering of a butterfly's wings, their actions will have consequences more far-reaching than they can imagine. Will they be enough?
Sara Paretsky selects the twenty best mystery short stories of the year, including tales by Michael Connelly, Jo Nesbo, Joyce Carol Oates, Colson Whitehead, and more.
A dazzling tale of science and ritual, terror and love, State of Wonder is the most ambitious and mesmeric book yet from the Orange prize-winning author of Bel Canto