Permafrost

In "Permafrost," a Locus Award finalist for Best Novella, acclaimed author Alastair Reynolds weaves a gripping tale of time travel and climate fiction set against the backdrop of a desperate scientific experiment in 2080. A team of experts convenes in the Arctic to alter a small part of the past to prevent a global catastrophe, requiring the expertise of an aging schoolteacher. Meanwhile, in 2028, a young woman undergoing routine surgery finds herself haunted by an enigmatic voice in her head, forcing her to confront her own choices as her life spirals into chaos. This dual narrative explores the intricate connections between past, present, and future.