The selected texts have either won or been shortlisted for the James Tiptree, Jr. This thesis addresses this gap through in-depth literary analysis of ten science fiction short stories and novels which participate in an ongoing conversation about ideas of masculinity.

Yet critical discussion of fictional constructions of masculinities in science fiction has been limited. Often the conversation concerns gender or, more specifically, how science fiction texts represent gender, including masculinities. Within this community, ideas can generate an ongoing conversation between science fiction texts and authors, as well as among readers, convention attendees, academics and, of late, web communities. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.Science fiction is often called the literature/genre of ideas, while SF writers and readers are also seen to function as a highly engaged and conversant community. Warning: Alien Species Intervention #6609 contains violence that a sensitive reader may find confronting. Thriller, horror, science fiction and fantasy all in one, the series is a gripping psychological exploration of how the inherent greed and evil of man is dooming planet Earth and its inhabitants. It encompasses tender love between divergent species, political downfalls and acts of unspeakable violence. Alien Species Intervention #6609, is an alien apocalyptic saga spanning 200 years from the Prohibition to the distant future. In the climax and chaos of the escape ahead of cops and devastation from the sky, it soon becomes clear that Scotty might be the mysterious “One” as foretold in an omen. Joining them are Kenya, a sassy and striking pregnant black girl, and Peter, their trusted attorney, who has been left scarred and emotionally ruined by their nemesis, Armoni. As strange connections and revealed identities collide with political intrigue and murder, a traumatized Chloe and Jose scramble in a frantic dash to escape, wildlife and all, to Tampa Bay. At Bird Key, young Scotty embarks on a romance with the troubled rich girl, Chloe. Despite her love for Jose, she draws closer to the charming Cobby when Jose departs on his own mission to find his adopted family. In Armageddon Cometh, the third book in the Alien Species Intervention #6609, Abby plans to abduct the wildlife at the Big Cat Sanctuary under Netty’s guidance by enlisting the help of the charming Italian yacht captain, Cobby, even though this leads to the exposure of hidden changes to her body.

Armageddon Cometh by J.K. Accinni