The Farm: A Science Fiction Thriller (The Emergence Mystery Book 1)

Name: The Farm: A Science Fiction Thriller (The Emergence Mystery Book 1)
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4 (124 reviews)
Author: Matt Moss

by Matt Moss

Thriller Science Fiction

4.0 (124)

4.0 stars from 124 reviews

272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Independently Published

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Last checked: Apr 5, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy slow-burn sci-fi mysteries that prioritise atmosphere and psychological tension over action.
You're drawn to premises like Westworld or Lost where the setting itself becomes a character.
You like stories about power dynamics and survival where the rules of the world are deliberately obscured.

Maybe not for you if...

You need fast-paced plotting and quick answers. This is contemplative and deliberately withholding.
You want hard sci-fi explanations upfront. The mystery here requires patience and comfort with ambiguity.
You prefer standalone novels. This is book one of a series and ends with threads deliberately left hanging.

About this book

In a distant future where mankind is nearly extinct, the remaining humans work on farms. Cole wakes on a farm styled like the early 1800s with no memory of his past. A landowner and two farmhands explain the farm's rules and their consequences. Driven by questions about his identity and a desire for freedom, Cole breaks the rules to uncover the truth. An old man's dying wish—to see humanity reclaim its place—propels Cole forward, though the search puts his life at risk. The Farm is the first book in The Emergence Mystery series. It combines mystery and suspense with character-driven storytelling. The novel explores power dynamics in a science fiction setting and is available in print, eBook, and Kindle Unlimited formats.

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