Darwinia

In 1912, a Miracle happened, and history turned into a new channel. In the place of old Europe, Darwinia appeared, an amazing continent — the home of unseen plants and the most dangerous creatures. The people, those who survived, perceived... the Miracle differently. For some, it is a global catastrophe, for others — an act of divine creation, for others — a chance to create a new empire.
Young photographer Gilford Lowe, a native of the USA, where religious fundamentalism now reigns, sets out for Darwinia as part of a research expedition. He cannot even imagine what trials await him on this path — and what mind-boggling discovery he is about to make…
The novel was awarded the "Aurora" prize and nominated for the "Hugo" prize.