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Authority by Jeff VanderMeer — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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For thirty years, a secret agency called the Southern Reach has monitored expeditions into Area X, a remote and lush terrain mysteriously sequestered from civilization. After the twelfth expedition, the Southern Reach is in disarray, and John Rodriguez is the team's newly appointed head. From a series of interrogations, a cache of hidden notes, and more than two hundred hours of profoundly troubling video footage, the secrets of Area X begin to reveal themselves.

Quick facts about Authority

  • Title: Authority
  • Author: Jeff VanderMeer
  • First published: 2001
  • Genre: literary, fantasy, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL17453058W

Where to read Authority

Authority by Jeff VanderMeer is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Authority about?

For thirty years, a secret agency called the Southern Reach has monitored expeditions into Area X, a remote and lush terrain mysteriously sequestered from civilization.

Who wrote Authority?

Authority was written by Jeff VanderMeer.

When was Authority published?

Authority was first published in 2001.

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