Silent Summer - a never-ending heat wave, devoid of birdsong, insect hum, and all the weird and wonderful … - Mark Lynas

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A warp," Nita whispered. "A tunnel through space-time. Are you a white hole?" It stopped bobbing, stared at her as if she had said something derogatory. (Do I look like a hole?)

Mark Lynas

Silent Summer - a never-ending heat wave, devoid of birdsong, insect hum, and all the weird and wonderful living noises that subconsciously keep us company.

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