Hot Head is a 1992 science fiction novel by English author Simon Ings. Part cyberpunk, part neo-noir, Ings attracted positive reviews from sci-fi enthusiasts for what was his debut novel.[1]
Author | Simon Ings |
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Cover artist | Stephen Player |
Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction novel |
Publisher | Grafton |
Publication date | 1992 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | |
Pages | 300 |
ISBN | 0586214968 |
Plot summary
editMalise Arnim, a European Muslim who became a cybernetically enhanced warrior was once the saviour of the world and everybody’s favourite heroine. However, once her skills had ceased to be useful the authorities removed her artificial enhancements and left her to sink or swim. Now, having been reduced to making porn films to survive, she is needed again as a huge artificial asteroid is heading for Earth and destroying everything in its path.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Hot Head by Simon Ings". SF Reviews. 29 March 2007.
- ^ Roz Kaveney. "Hot Head by Simon Ings". Fantastic Fiction.