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Ling Ma
Ling Ma is the author of the novel Severance, a sharp and funny look at a pandemic and the end of the world. Her work often blends satire with speculative fiction.
Severance
Candace Chen is a millennial just trying to get by, sticking to her routines after the death of her parents. But when a mysterious plague known as Shen Fever sweeps through New York City, her carefully constructed life begins to crumble. As the city empties and society collapses, Candace finds herself alone, documenting the eerie silence. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a group of survivors, forcing her to confront a secret and decide if she can truly escape her past.