Barsk: The Elephants' Graveyard

Set in a distant future where humanity has vanished, Lawrence M. Schoen's Barsk: The Elephant's Graveyard explores a galaxy inhabited by uplifted, sentient elephants known as Fant, who develop vital medicines and possess unique abilities like communicating with the dead. The story follows Jorl, a Fant speaker seeking truth from the past, and Pizlo, a young Fant with unsettling visions, as they uncover secrets that could challenge the existing power dynamics. Blending elements of science fiction and mystery, the novel delves into themes of memory, identity, and the impact of hidden truths.