AKICILJ - does anyone recognise this book?

[tanngrisnir]

An acquaintance is trying to find a book he read some time ago. He thinks it was published in the early 90s and that it was the author's first published novel. It features:

• widespread desertification as a result of climate change
• World War III results from that, as Africa & the Middle East invade Europe
• aliens appear and do inexplicable things (they

Comments

[fjm]

Kyrinia or Chaga by Ian McDonald? But to be honest, it describes quite a few sf books I fear.

[tanngrisnir]

Yes, that's what I said to him. Thanks for the suggestions.

[ashestothestars]

Unfortunately, that really describes a big swath of SF books dear. Especially the aliens doing inexplicable things.

[tanngrisnir]

No kidding. :)

[ashestothestars]

Don't make me probe you! ;)

[dan_golem]

I think this is Cold Allies by Patricia Anthony, which on a quick flip through seems to tick all those boxes.

[tanngrisnir]

Thanks, it does look hopeful. I'll see what my acquaintance says.

[tanngrisnir]

Thanks, that was the one!