Manhattan Book Award

“A gritty, haunting dystopian sci-fi novel — the author does an incredible job layering the story with powerful characters and rich world-building. The narrative stood out because it focused more on the world's social issues than on complicated sci-fi tropes.”

“Bold Dark Worlds is a compelling, thought-provoking work of science fiction that masterfully blends social commentary with gripping narrative. Erickson's world-building is immersive and his characters are richly drawn.”

“An ambitious and deeply human story set against a future that feels uncomfortably familiar. Erickson writes with the precision of a clinician and the imagination of a visionary.”