Authority - Southern Reach 2 by Jeff Vandermeer

After 30 years, the government still watches the volunteered trips to the mysterious, horrible X area. The area which is forlorn of any civilization and living creatures. Now “John Rodrigues”, is the captain of the “Southern Reach” group. Working with a hopeless and untrusted team is a tad difficult, but the captain succeeds to find a way into the heart of the X area. With every new exploration, a terrifying truth will be revealed that indicates the government is interfering. In this best-selling novel, you will find all the answers you’ve been waiting for… but not all of these answers are convincing.

Jeff VanderMeer is the 2016-2017 Trias Writer-in-Residence for Hobart-William Smith College. His most recent fiction is the NYT-bestselling Southern Reach trilogy (Annihilation, Authority, and Acceptance), which won the Shirley Jackson Award and Nebula Award.

Praises

“A satisfying conclusion to this captivating trilogy” ―Booklist

“This trilogy is that rare thing--a set in which the whole is as great as the parts.” ―Publishers Weekly

“I'm loving The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer. Creepy and fascinating.” ―Stephen King on The Southern Reach Trilogy