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The Gaia Effect (The Gaia Collection) Paperback – October 8, 2019

by Claire Buss (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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A pre-determined future. A ruthless Corporation. One woman determined to fight for her freedom.

When Kira wins the right to a child, she thinks all her dreams have come true. But then the impossible happens, her friends become pregnant naturally and the truth of society under Corporation begins to unravel.

Confused, Kira looks to Gaia – a myth she barely believes in – for comfort and guidance, only to discover more lies. And when a terrorist attack undermines Corporation government and plunges City 42 into chaos and rebellion, she vows to protect her friends and family at all cost. Desperate, they flee City 42, racing into the unknown world outside the walls. There they find Corporation's subterfuge goes deeper than anyone realised.

Can Kira and her friends survive Corporation’s lies and expose the truth? Or will Kira become another Corporation casualty?

If you like inspirational heroines and unique, thought-provoking stories then you’ll love the first book in this exhilarating dystopian trilogy.

Buy The Gaia Effect today and uncover a unique vision of the future, with a twist of hope in its tale.

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    The Gaia Collection
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CB Visions
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1916162835
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1916162839
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.69 x 8 inches
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Gaia Collection
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Claire Buss

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Claire Buss is a multi-genre author and poet based in the UK. She wanted to be Lois Lane when she grew up but work experience at her local paper was eye-opening. Instead, Claire went on to work in a variety of admin roles for over a decade but never felt quite at home. An avid reader, baker and Pinterest addict Claire won second place in the Barking and Dagenham Pen to Print writing competition in 2015 with her debut novel, The Gaia Effect, setting her writing career in motion.

You can follow her on Twitter @grasshopper2407, Facebook.com/busswriter and visit her website www.clairebuss.co.uk for more information about Claire and her writing.

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~Writing passionately and hopelessly addicted to cake~

Claire's Books:

**Hopeful Dystopian Trilogy The Gaia Collection**

The Gaia Effect - winner of the 2017 Raven Award for favourite Scifi/Fantasy novel

The Gaia Project

The Gaia Solution

**Humorous Fantasy**

The Rose Thief, Roshaven book 1 - winner of the 2019 Raven Award for favourite Scifi/Fantasy novel

The Silk Thief, Roshaven book 2

The Bone Thief, Roshaven book 3

The Interspecies Poker Tournament, Roshaven novella, Case File 27

Ye Olde Magick Shoppe, Roshaven short story

**Short Story Collections**

Tales from Suburbia

Tales from the Seaside - winner of the 2018 Best Indie Book

The Blue Serpent & other tales

Flashing Here & There

**Anthologies**

'Underground Scratchings', Tales from the Underground

'Patient Data', The Quantum Soul

'A Christmas Badger' co-written with CH Clepitt, Sparkly Badgers' Christmas Anthology

'Dress Like An Animal' + 'Afraid of the Dark', Haunted - The Sparkly Badgers' Anthology

**Poetry**

Little Book of Verse

Little Book of Spring

Little Book of Summer

Spooky Little Book

Little Book of Winter

Little Book of Love

Little Book of Autumn

Little Book of Christmas.

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  • Amy B
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story filled with emotion, angst, and hope
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
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    The post-apocalyptic fantasy story, The Gaia Effect, is set in a realistic version of where our world could end up in a future where atomic warfare had ravaged the land. I thoroughly enjoyed the interactions of the group of friends from very different backgrounds, where they come together for the joy of family and motherhood. With its fast-pace and diverse scenes, this book delivered a convincing story filled with emotion, angst, and hope. Anyone middle grade or older could appreciate the story and learn how we can work together for a common cause and become victorious against all odds.
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  • Keyla D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A compelling story about humanity
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
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    After the Event, people live in little cities with synth food and drinks. The cities are governed separately by the Corporation, and surrounded by protective walls. No one gets in or out. Humans are sterile and reproduce through a not really clear system called collection. Couples wanting children have to apply to have them, and it seems that getting one is not so easy. Waiting lists are long. The story begins with Kira and Jed Jenkins collecting their child. The same Jed, a police officer is given a rape case, just to find out that the victim is Martha Gamble, a dear friend of his wife. On top of that Martha is found pregnant, an anomaly, given the sterility of humanity
    For here the story goes on with constant surprises until a plot twist changes the rule’s game

    I snatched The Gaia Project by Claire Buss at the 12 Days of Christmas Book Buying Event on Facebook and read it in five days, but only because I was sick after starting it. I’m a quick reader, but only if the story is compelling and this one definitely was.
    Despite treating dark subjects, the story never feels claustrophobic like 1984, but technically the Corporation controls every aspect of humanity.
    The plot twist happening at some point made me drop my mouth open. A wow moment that made my day. The story wraps up at the end, still, it leaves many doubts and the desire to read the sequels. From the blurb that one seems interesting too.

    What I didn’t like of the novel was the fact that aside from a few episodes by the end, there are no arguments whatsoever between the principal characters. Not even between the protagonists, Kira and Jed. As husband and wife, they would have plenty of reasons to do so. All couples do. But even between Kira, Martha, Ruth, and Dina there’s no argument for most of the story.
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  • Tommy L
    3.0 out of 5 stars An otherworldly tale that hits close to home
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
    I always feel awkward reviewing books that I’ve gotten for free. There’s always this social niggling in the back of my head to give it five stars and praise it no matter what I really thought. Unfortunately this doesn’t work in the honour system. Luckily for The Gaia Effect, truth does it justice.
    When I first started this book I admit I was a little put off by something. The idea of reading ANOTHER dystopian novel had me wary. After all, how many times could it be done before you started to notice patterns in the structure, almost making it procedural? Luckily, and this is the highest praise I’ll give for this book, it does not wonder into those territories.
    The Gaia Effect, without spoilers, isn’t a truly dark or gritty read. In fact I felt the opposite. There was a lightness to it that wasn’t a detriment to its plot. It surprised me. Usually in these sorts of stories there’s basically no hope for anyone, but it’s quite the opposite here. That’s the whole point. The future is bright. One of the things that led this driving force was its sense of wit.
    There are certainly parts of this book that remind me of others. Needless to say The Handmaid’s Tale, but also Cloud Atlas and, surprisingly, The Giver (which is only surprising, I suppose, given it is a Young Adult novel).
    I’ve rated this 3, but to be honest it’s worth 3.5, bordering on 4. It was an enjoyable read. However, and this is not something I would often complain about, especially with sci-fi works, it is TOO SHORT. A great tale needs a greater length, and I feel that if the author had spent just a tad more in details here and there, added more, put back what they possibly cut, then readers would have more time to truly immerse themselves in the book.
    Also, with such an intriguing and rather personal plot, perhaps I would have connected more with Jed and Kira if it had been told in their words, narrated by either one of them or both in turns. There are times when the author’s style in describing things is a little wooden, unbelievable, and this is grating.
    Also, I didn’t connect with the grammar. A great many times it just wasn’t as perfect as I demand with a book, and it was there from the very get-go. It might be a little thing but it has the ability to take me out of a world when I am distracted by the misplaced commas, or the lack of.
    The Gaia Effect is definitely one of the more intriguing science-fiction ideas I’ve read in a while, and one that hopefully will involve some further stories in this realm.
    If you love your sci-fi weird, I highly recommend it. If you like your sci-fi short and sweet, I’d suggest it.
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  • Margena Adams Holmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another easy Sci-fi book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2017
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    I keep getting lucky with finding sci-fi that's not overly technical. This was a very easy book to read, and I didn't want to put the book down (I had to sleep at some point, though). Loved that technology like communications and watches are now implants in people. Loved the concept of having to apply to get a baby. The story is well-thought out, and it shows the friendship and loyalty of the characters in the story, and how supportive they are in the face of adversity.
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  • Fabrice
    5.0 out of 5 stars une belle histoire
    Reviewed in France on January 1, 2020
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    Voici une belle histoire avec un angle inhabituel sur un thème maintenant classique : un futur post-apocalyptique où les humains vivent réfugiés dans de petites cités autonomes.

    Deux éléments valent le coups de s'arrêter sur ce livre :
    - il vous fera tourner page après page.
    - les caractères sont vraiment attachants.
    En plus (ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas), le monde est bien construit et crédible.

    Au delà, sans rentrer dans un spoiler, c'est un premier livre et l'auteur propose des points de vue extrêmement intéressants qui mériteraient d'être développés plus. Il y a tellement à écrire à partir de ce roman.
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  • Kevin
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic debut novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2017
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    I love the Gaia Effect. The book is set in a future with the people of City 42 who live in a self sustained community run by Corporation. Corporation have assumed responsibility for the City since a High Energy Radiation event left the population sterile. It soon becomes evident that Corporation have slipped further and further into the obsessiveness of their control which has left them believing their own lies and that everything is okay if it is done for the greater good.
    The story is centred around a group of friends all who have their own distinctive personalities and roles to play be it Jed (my favourite character) who is a detective with Force and is a well respected member of the group who everyone looks to for answers and help. Kira who is the glue of the team, she is loyal, spiritual and has a big heart. Martha is the Daughter of a high ranking Corporation leader and also becomes naturally pregnant after…. Well after that dreadful day. Ingrid is very well written, someone who is totally unlikeable but for some reason you cant help but care for her. She is Jed’s sister and a total ‘Corper’ who is eager to climb high in the ranks of Corporation. I love Pete, ahhhh Pete….. Pete. Dina is new to the group, totally likeable and plays a large part in the finale and then there is Ruth who has links to Anti Corp. You do find yourself asking how deep those links actually run.
    This story takes you on a journey through crime, mystery, betrayal, terrorism, murder, revenge, lies and divine intervention. I found the book a very easy to read and flows effortlessly and at a good pace that keeps you wanting to turn the page. I will absolutely recommend this book to all . It is a fantastic debut novel and I for one will going back to visit City 42 in the very near future.
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  • Nils Ödlund
    4.0 out of 5 stars A grim world, but with hidden hope
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2019
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    The world this story takes place in is at once both horrible and believable. Something like this could probably be reality in a two hundred years. At first glance, it's a rather glum view of the world – almost dystopian – but there's hope hidden underneath the surface, and it doesn't really begin to show until quite late in the story.
    Overall, the story is well written, but it takes a while to get going, and it wasn't until I was about halfway through that I felt I had a good grasp of where it was headed. That's also about the time the story picks up the pace and starts getting more interesting. If you've just started reading, and are on the fence, I recommend sticking it out.
    Things that didn't quite work for me:
    A lot of the emotional attachment in the story is done through the pregnancies of some of the female characters. This isn't something I have any close personal experience with, so it didn't really click with me. It was interesting to see this dealt with on such a personal level in a sci-fi setting though.
    Things that did work for me:
    The social commentary, and the way there were characters on both sides of the fence having very different opinions about the situation in the world was interesting to follow.
    The sweeps presented between many of the scenes in the book added a lot of depth to the world, but without taking up nearly any space in the story.
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  • Veronica Strachan
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Corporation versus Gaia
    Reviewed in Australia on December 31, 2019
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    The cover of the Gaia Effect held great promise and did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this glimpse into a dystopian future of Earth. Buss has combined some of my favourite fantasy tropes with real spiritual passions that I love to see in stories. She's carefully wound these behaviours and opinions into a credible cast of characters who follow some challenging arcs. Her world building has a light touch but keeps us grounded on the stage that she's set.
    Well worth a read.
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  • Nick Bentley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great first book by Claire
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2017
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    Great first book by Claire. We have watched in the background as Claire put together the book and whilst I've not read it yet, my wife is deep into it and enjoying the story very much. Big thumbs up!

    By Kate Bentley
    Ok, ok, I'll come clean from the start... I know the author, in fact she's a rather wonderful friend. Which actually makes it all the more daunting when you hear the words "I've written a book! And it's been published" And you know you're going to have to read it and you hope to all the gods that you're going to enjoy it.
    So I let out a huge sigh of relief when after the first few pages I was not only getting into it, but I was hooked! It helps that I like the sci-fi / fantasy genre, however I think that even if it weren't your natural subject choice you'd enjoy it nonetheless.
    The story holds your attention, the pace is good and keeps you turning pages, you connect with the characters and there's enough description to get a real feel what what this futuristic world is like - without feeling like you're being bombarded with information. There's some real emotion in there too, I cried ...but I'm not telling you any more than that! No spoilers here!

    I'd definitely recommend this book, it's a brilliant start to what I think will be a fantastic career as an author. Very much looking forward to her next book "The Rose Thief" 😁
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