Gillian Anderson to Write a Sci-Fi Book Series

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Gillian Anderson is returning to the world of science fiction, only this time, she's the one writing the tales! Anderson is officially adding author to her resume with the new sci-fi series "EarthEnd Saga," which will be co-written with friend Jeff Rovin. The pair are collaborating with new Simon & Schuster imprint, Simon451, and will be published this coming October.

The first book, "A Vision of Fire," will focus on Caitlin O'Hara, a child psychologist that specializes in working with children that have suffered trauma due to natural disasters and war. When she begins working with a deeply troubled young girl, her deeply scientific world views are shaken when confronted by mysterious forces. "Over the course of spending time and helping her and investigating the origins of the girl's trauma, Caitlin begins to realise that the girl's behaviour is tied to much greater forces in the universe, and as the story unfolds, she must prevent destruction on a grand scale," Anderson revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

When asked about the parallels between Caitlin O'Hara and Anderson's own Dana Scully, she stated “I also wanted a very strong female character, around my age. I would want to read something like that and I think other women would like to read."