CAN HUMANKIND BE SAVED FROM ITSELF BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE?
ALT offers a glimpse into a perilous near-future version of our world—one we feared would come for us but desperately tried to ignore.
Civilization has entered a nearly irrevocable downward spiral following a history of misguided priorities and the corrosive effects of unchecked greed, political polarization, our reckless dependence on fossil fuels, and a flagrant disregard for the importance of maintaining a harmonic balance with nature.
Our last hopes lie in Sundance—a radical new technology aimed at harnessing solar energy through artificial photosynthesis—but time is running out. Sundance's original design was destroyed under suspicious circumstances along with its inventor, Augustus Smith. An intrepid band of scientists attempting to resurrect the project have called upon Augustus’s son, Theo Smith, a brilliant computer scientist, to help—but dark forces threaten to stand in the way.
At its core, ALT is a warning about what awaits us if we fail to rein in our worst impulses and examine the unintended consequences of technological development, and ignore the signs of a planet in crisis. It's also a plea for change—so we can hand down a better version of the world to future generations.
Available everywhere books are sold.
“An engrossing dystopian tale…
Nedeljkovic excels at worldbuilding, creating a future that’s harrowing and plausible.
A lengthy coda trails the climax, offering resolution for most of the cast and a sublime ending.”
Kirkus Reviews
“ALT is a big novel…
Aleksandar Nedeljkovic doesn't baby down the tech talk and writes in a style reminiscent of Tom Clancy, with a grip on the technology that does not require much suspension of disbelief and a “bells and missiles” approach to action.
At its core, ALT is a science fiction thriller, and a distinctively good one at that.”
Readers’ Favorite
“A powerful saga that is hard to put down,
spinning a realistic story of opportunity, anguish, and the fallout between individual sacrifice and social preservation.”
D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
“With his debut novel ALT,
Nedeljkovic has achieved a riveting, suspenseful science fiction tale full of twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing until the epic conclusion.”
Feathered Qill
“We need fiction
that conveys alternative and utopian ideas like this one, as it can inspire individuals and communities – and ultimately help shed some light in the face of crises such as climate change.”
earth.org
Author’s interview on “Indie Corner Spotlight” on Dragonfly.eco, a global eco-fiction hub.
Author’s interview with Dr. Yanasivan Kisten on his podcast "Geekoscopy 101."
About the author
Aleksandar Nedeljkovic left his native Serbia in 1993 and moved to New York City, where he established his creative voice in the TV and film industries.
Although the seeds of ALT have been quietly germinating throughout the author’s life, the sense of growing civilizational emergency ultimately compelled him to write his first novel and his impassioned plea to spread warning of the perils of climate change, economic inequality, and political discord.
Aleksandar lives in New York City with his wife Sarah and their son Luca.
