In Green’s Jungles

In Green's Jungles, the second volume of Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the Short Sun trilogy, follows Horn on his quest from the planet Blue in search of the enigmatic leader Patera Silk. As Horn's identity becomes increasingly ambiguous, he navigates memories of his time in the Whorl, encounters with blood-drinking aliens known as inhumi, and his rule over a city-state on Green. The narrative intricately weaves between past and present, revealing Horn's profound transformations and the mysterious connections he shares with Silk, all leading to a captivating climax.