Jule Owen's writing explores a fascination with science, technology, and futurology, coupled with deep-seated anxieties about climate change. Her work is informed by years spent in online technology, particularly within the video games industry. Owen brings a unique perspective to her narratives, weaving together contemporary technological advancements with profound reflections on humanity's future. Her prose delves into the intricate relationship between individuals and an ever-evolving world.
The world is falling apart in 2055. Sixteen-year-old Mathew Erlang is confined to his house with only his cat, his robot and his holographic dragons for company. When he finds himself trapped in his neighbour's house, he opens a door and falls four hundred years into the future, and unwittingly starts to destabilise the course of human history.