Hummingbird Salamander

Frankly outstanding. This intense eco-thriller conceals the true depths of societal collapse while shining with original thought, according to David Mitchell, author of "Utopia Avenue." The story unfolds in the Pacific Northwest and presents a speculative narrative about the end of all things. It offers a thrilling descent into a hidden world. Jane Smith, a security consultant and former wrestler, receives a mysterious envelope containing a key to a storage unit. Inside, she finds a taxidermied hummingbird and clues that guide her to discover a taxidermied salamander. These items are linked to Silvina, a deceased ecoterrorist who was the daughter of an Argentine industrial magnate. By removing the hummingbird, Jane triggers a chain of events that soon spiral out of her control, endangering both her and her family. With limited allies, she struggles to grasp the full extent of the threat. Must she follow Silvina's path to secure safety? Is intervention still possible? As she searches for answers about Silvina’s reasons for reaching out, time becomes her adversary, with potential consequences for the entire world. "Hummingbird Salamander" showcases Jeff VanderMeer at his cinematic best, interweaving profound inquiries about climate change, identity, and contemporary existence into a tightly crafted thriller filled with unforeseen twists and complex conspiracies.