The Stalk: A science fiction retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk

Ariele Sieling

Jun 2021 · Rove City Book 2 · Ariele Sieling

About this ebook

Every year, members of Jack's community are invited to meet with the wealthy founders of the Stalk, the living space elevator that casts its massive shadow over every part of her life. Every few years, one of the chosen is a Digger like Jack--who returns to the community only to throw themselves to their death.

Jack doesn't want to think about the Stalk. She doesn't want to think about the friends she's lost. But this year, it's her turn—and refusing the invitation isn't an option.

When she arrives, she only has one goal: stay alive. But as she encounters a mix of people in the highest positions of power and other ordinary citizens like herself, she begins to realize that the truth about the Stalk is bigger than all of them--and darker than she could have imagined. And she's the only one with the power to stop it.

The Stalk is a science fiction retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, and the second in the Rove City series.

About the author

Ariele Sieling is a Pennsylvania-based writer who enjoys books, cats, and trees. Her first love, however, is science fiction and she has three series in the genre: post-apocalyptic monsters in Land of Szornyek; soft science fiction series, The Sagittan Chronicles; and scifi fairytale retellings in Rove City. She has also had numerous short stories published in a variety of anthologies and magazines and is the author of children's books series Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep. She lives with her spouse, enormous Great Pyrenees dog, and two cats. You can follow Ariele on by signing up for her newsletter, checking out her website, or on the social media of your choice. Visit www.arielesieling.com for more information.