The New Eve is a haunting and philosophical speculative novel that delves into the core of what it means to love, to resist, and to be human in a technologically dominated future. Set in a totalitarian society where human reproduction is mechanized, emotional bonds are forbidden, and gender identity is strictly controlled, this visionary story imagines a world devoid of connection—and the rebellion that stirs within.

Adam and Maneki, two outliers in this hyper-controlled world, form a bond that defies the laws of their society. As they struggle against a system that criminalizes affection and individuality, they encounter androgynes who exist outside the binary, challenging the regime’s rigid definitions of identity and desire. Through their journey, the story examines the suppression of love, the ethics of technological advancement, and the resistance that grows from within the human spirit.

Translated into English by Paul Roochnik, a retired professor from the Defense Language Institute in California, The New Eve captures the profound literary and philosophical vision of acclaimed Mauritanian author Moussa Ould Ebnou. Originally written in both Arabic and French, this edition brings an essential work of African speculative fiction to English-speaking readers for the first time—bridging cultures, genders, and futures.