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The People's Library

by Veronica G. Henry
The People's Library by Veronica G. Henry
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From critically acclaimed author Veronica G. Henry comes a thought-provoking science fiction fantasy set in near-future Cleveland that follows a reluctant curator of digital human consciousness who must uncover twisted secrets and navigate ethical quandaries and dangers when anti-technology rebels attack the futuristic library.

Echo London never wanted to be the curator of the People’s Library, a digital collection of human consciousness. But when she’s assigned as its head librarian, Echo is entrusted with humanity’s greatest minds and historical figures, all of whom have been recreated through controversial consciousness-capturing technology that lets visitors interact with the dead.

But an anti-tech rebellion is stirring. When a rebel attack results in tragedy, a mysterious woman wearing an ancient death mask leaves behind cryptic final words for Echo: It all begins with nothing. Caught between the resistance and a potentially virtual evolution, Echo begins to fear that there’s more to her job than meets the eye and the mind. There are secrets here. And the People’s Library may be less of a promise of things to come than a warning of the danger that lurks beneath the surface. Now the fate of humanity lies in uncovering the truth.

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Release date: February 1, 2026

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Veronica G. Henry

Veronica G. Henry

Veronica G. Henry crafts worlds where the ordinary brushes against the extraordinary, where folklore and contemporary life collide in ways that feel both magical and deeply familiar. Born in Brooklyn and now writing from North Carolina, she draws on a rich blend of cultural heritage, speculative imagination, and a curiosity about the hidden corners of human experience. Her stories often explore identity, community, and power, threading these themes through the vibrant landscapes of fantasy, mystery, and near-future speculation.

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Her novels, including the Mambo Reina series and Bacchanal, combine atmospheric settings with character-driven plots, blending mystery and fantasy in ways that leave readers reflecting on both the imagined and the real. Henry’s upcoming works continue to push boundaries, exploring themes like environmental tension, folklore, and ethical dilemmas in speculative contexts.

Recognized on bestseller charts and shortlisted for awards such as the Manly Wade Wellman Award, she is also an alumna of the Viable Paradise workshop and a member of both SFWA and MWA. With a voice that balances playful imagination and thoughtful depth, Henry invites readers to step into worlds that are as emotionally resonant as they are fantastical, making her fiction compelling for fans of nuanced fantasy, mystery, and speculative storytelling.

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