Titles in This Set:
Rosewater
The Rosewater Insurrection
The Rosewater Redemption
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780356511368 9780356511375 9780356511399
Overview:
Step into a complete, immersive journey with the Wormwood Trilogy in this threebook collection by Tade Thompson. Rosewater introduces a town perched on the edge of the extraordinary: a mysterious alien biodome that reshapes life, time, and memory. Its residentsdreamers, schemers, and survivorsnavigate the marvel and danger feeding from the domes enigma. Kaaro, a government agent with a shadowed past, is pulled back into danger as a killer begins to strike others like him, forcing him to confront his history and the evolving fate of Rosewater. The Rosewater Insurrection intensifies the stakes as 2067s vibrant city proclaims independence, even as the dome falters and outside powers circle. In The Rosewater Redemption, the battle expands beyond Nigerias borders and through spacetime, as a tight network of hackers and criminals race to halt an extraterrestrial takeover. This paperback set delivers a complete, highstakes scifi saga rich in mood, mystery and human consequence.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This is not just three novels in one package; its a complete, cohesive reading experience that grows in scale and emotion with every page. Thompsons distinctive voicean inventive blend of Afrofuturism, noirtinged suspense, and cosmic mysterycreates a world that feels both intimate and vast. The trilogy follows a tight cast of characters whose choices ripple across a city engineered by wonder and danger. Buying the full set guarantees a consistent reading journey: youll meet the same world, trust the same authorial hand, and enjoy the satisfying payoff of a tightly woven arc. Its an ideal gift for dedicated scifi lovers, collectors seeking a unified series, and readers who crave immersive storytelling that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Books Included in This Collection:
Rosewater
Rosewater draws you into a town built around the perimeter of an alien biodome, where reality bends and secrets multiply. Kaaro, a former government agent with a complicated past, finds himself pulled into a dangerous inquiry when deaths echo across the domes strange biology. The atmospheric, characterdriven premise blends crime thriller tension with speculative scifi wonder, crafting a world that feels palpably lived in and dangerous to ignore. Thompsons deft pacing means youll be pulled through twists, then linger on the moral questions raised by an encounter with the unknowable. A stellar opening act that hooks you for the journey ahead.
The Rosewater Insurrection
In 2067, Rosewaters bold move for independence tests the citys resilience as its alien dome continues to reshape life. Mayor Jack Jacques leads a city thats vibrant, chaotic and teeming with alien influence, but the domes decline threatens everyones future. Government forces press in from outside, longstanding loyalties fracture, and the true cost of freedom emerges. This middle act deepens the political thriller threads, expands the cast, and places characters you care about in perilous scenarios, all while the scifi backbonealien tech, mindbending phenomena, and a stubborn human spiritremains at the core. A gripping bridge to the trilogys climax.
The Rosewater Redemption
The final volume widens the battlefield beyond Rosewaters borders and dives into a transcontinental, interdimensional struggle. Hackers and criminals unite against a creeping extraterrestrial incursion, with Bicycle Girl and Kaaro among the reluctant heroes. Thompson masterfully sustains suspense while threading in ethical dilemmas and personal reckonings, culminating in a culmination that feels earned rather than hurried. Across spacetime and political lines, the stakes climb until the very question of humanitys survivability is on the line. An ambitious, rewarding ending that honors the trilogys ambitious setup.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for adult scifi readers who relish intricate worldbuilding, morally complex characters, and highstakes plotlines. Fans of Afrofuturism, dystopiantinged thrillers, and cosmically scaled mysteries will find the Wormwood Trilogy particularly compelling. Its also a superb gift for book clubs seeking thoughtprovoking discussion, collectors who enjoy uniform packaging, and readers who love bingeworthy series with a strong sense of place and atmosphere. If you enjoyed immersive, emotionally resonant science fiction with a noir edge, this is your next great read.
Key Benefits:
- Complete, unified trilogy in a single paperback collection for seamless reading
- Distinctive Afrofuturist scifi with noirthriller pacing
- Rich, memorable world with a strong sense of place and atmosphere
- Engaging, multilayered cast and a highstakes, twisty plot arc
- Beautiful, consistent paperback design suitable for display on shelves
- Perfect gift idea for scifi fans and collectors
- Great for BookTok readers and discussion groups seeking depth and excitement
About the Author:
Tade Thompson is the author of the Wormwood Trilogy, including Rosewater, The Rosewater Insurrection, and The Rosewater Redemption. His work blends science fiction with noirlike suspense and Afrofuturist sensibilities, crafting vivid worlds where technology and humanity collide. Thompsons storytelling is known for sharp plotting, richly drawn characters, and a knack for turning speculative ideas into emotionally resonant journeys. The Wormwood books have earned a dedicated following for their originality, atmosphere, and fearless exploration of memory, power and identity within extraordinary settings. Readers appreciate his deft balance of intimate character moments and expansive cosmic questions, all delivered with a crisp, accessible voice.
Why Youll Love This Set:
Owning the complete Wormwood Trilogy in one premium paperback collection is a true reading event. You get the full arcbeginning with Rosewaters intimate mystery, sweeping through political upheaval, and culminating in a highstakes, interdimensional showdownwithout waiting for individual releases. Its a perfect gift for scifi enthusiasts, collectors, and readers who crave a cohesive, bingeworthy journey. The set also serves as a striking display piece on any bookshelf, a testament to bold worldbuilding and unforgettable characters. If you want one immersive series that delivers thrills, heart, and thoughtprovoking ideas, this is it.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
