The Old Lie
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Claire G. Coleman |
| Products | Science fiction novel |
The Old Lie is a 2019 science fiction work by Claire G. Coleman, depicting Earth's alliance with an extraterrestrial coalition known as the Federation to combat the threat posed by the Conglomeration.
Reception
A review in Locus characterized The Old Lie as a challenging read but commended Coleman’s intense emotion, indignation, and unwavering commitment to justice.
The Adelaide Review emphasized Coleman’s examination of Australia's past, including the stolen generations and nuclear testing at Maralinga, drawing comparisons between human and alien bureaucratic cruelty.
Further critiques appeared in publications such as The Canberra Times, The Saturday Paper, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Australian Book Review, acknowledging Coleman’s employment of speculative fiction to explore colonization through Indigenous viewpoints.