Stone Moon

Step into the harsh world of the Jokka, a trisexual alien species struggling to survive extinction. This powerful trilogy follows three different narrators as they navigate the collapse and rebirth of their society, challenging traditions that no longer serve them. From the female-guardian who dares to question orthodoxy to the charlatan seer who finds himself a reluctant revolutionary, these interconnected stories explore how biology shapes culture and how even the most entrenched systems can change.

The Trilogy Includes:

  • The Worth of a Shell - Where Thenet's loyalty to tradition collides with her friendship with a female revolutionary
  • Pearl in the Void - When the seer Keshul uncovers the true threat behind the Stone Moon's imperial ambitions
  • A Bloom in the North - As the enforcer Pathen attempts to rebuild a society from within the empire he once served

Related Works:

  • Clays Beneath the Skies - A collection of award-winning short stories set in the Jokka world

Reader Archetypes:

This series particularly appeals to:

  • Lucid Sojourners - Who appreciate the intense, focused stories with alien perspectives
  • Scarred Titans - Who connect with the emotionally intense experiences across vast landscapes
  • Cosmic Observers - Who value exploration of grand concepts with intellectual curiosity

Perfect for readers who enjoy philosophical speculative fiction, explorations of gender and biology, and stories about social change. The Stone Moon Trilogy offers a complete alien immersion with no human characters, examining how societies evolve when pushed to the brink of extinction.

Starting point: Begin with The Worth of a Shell, though reading the short stories in Clays Beneath the Skies first can provide helpful context for this unique world.