Elizabeth A. Lynn is a US writer acclaimed for her contributions to fantasy and, to a lesser extent, science fiction. She is notably recognized as one of the pioneering authors in these genres to feature gay and lesbian characters. Her impact is significant, with a prominent GLBT bookstore even taking its name from one of her novels, underscoring her influence on representation within speculative fiction.
In a future world, cancer has been all but eradicated. Jimson Alleca can live another 20 years with drugs and a peaceful lifestyle -- if he stays in space-normal. But he's willing to risk it all to make the jump into the Hype, the shimmering "not space" for one year among the stars.
In a far-future universe ruled with slavery and drugs, a Starcaptain turned slave discovers rebellion, the highest form of love.