There’s an old Italian proverb about dying that roughly translates to “Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back to the same box.” But what if death was no longer the great equalizer that we know it to be, and instead, we could choose another path with the right amount of science and resources? This is the future that author and Atlanta native Katelyn Monroe Howes creates for her characters in her debut novel “The Awoken.” Her book portrays a world where cryogenics has advanced and resurrection is possible, but with this second chance at life comes a bounty of complications. Howes’ novel tells a story of intrigue, corruption, prejudice, and fear — but it’s also one heck of a love story. The author joined “City Lights” senior producer Kim Drobes via Zoom to discuss her new release.
Interview highlights:
“Alabine Rivers is 23 years old, and she gets a terminal cancer diagnosis. And so she’s in the throes of true love; she has the absolute love of her life, Max Green, by her side, and she tries to fight the cancer, but unfortunately, it’s unsuccessful, and she dies in 2020. But before she dies, she makes the radical decision to cryogenically preserve her body as a last chance for the hope of a life,” recounted Howes.
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