The Interchange, the thought-provoking dystopian novel by John Steven Welch, has been honored with the Literary Titan Book Award, recognizing its exceptional storytelling, depth of vision, and exploration of complex human themes. Set in New America, 2095, Welch’s novel imagines a world where natural pregnancy is forbidden, and society is divided not by sex but by inherent nature, a world that challenges the very definition of humanity.
In The Interchange, thirty-three-year-old Manx Aureole Agnor appears to have everything: power, prestige, and family. Yet her encounter with a young woman imprisoned for a forbidden natural pregnancy ignites a longing she cannot suppress. Her secret alliance with the underground Red Dawn Movement propels her on a dangerous journey to reclaim what her society has outlawed, the right to bear a child. Meanwhile, her grandmother, Aurora Alvia Agnor, an esteemed matriarch of New America, must confront her own beliefs when Aureole’s rebellion threatens to unravel the foundations of their world.
The novel delves deeply into questions of gender, identity, science, and morality, offering a stark reflection on the direction humanity might take. As one reviewer from Literary Titan observed, “The Interchange imagines a future where identity, family, and power collide in a society rebuilt from catastrophe… The ideas here about gender, control, science, and rebellion aren’t just intellectual exercises. They play out in flesh-and-blood relationships… The book isn’t about offering comfort. It’s about showing what happens when systems try to define the deepest parts of who we are.”
Bold, vivid, and emotionally charged, The Interchange pushes the boundaries of humanist science fiction. With its blend of political intrigue and intimate emotional struggle, the book has drawn comparisons to The Handmaid’s Tale and Brave New World, yet stands apart through Welch’s distinctive voice and unflinching examination of progress, freedom, and motherhood.
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The Interchange is available now in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Readers who appreciate dystopian and speculative fiction that asks hard questions and rewards reflection will find The Interchange both challenging and unforgettable.
About the Author
John Steven Welch grew up in Washington, D.C., and currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. A lifelong lover of fiction and current events, Welch’s writing reflects his fascination with social systems, human behavior, and the evolving nature of identity. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys reading, following political developments, and taking long walks that inspire his stories. The Interchange is his latest novel, and he is currently at work on his third book.
To learn more about John Steven Welch and his upcoming projects, visit jswelchbooks.com.
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