First published 1997
Astronaut Frank Poole is recovered and revived after drifting in space for a millennium. Disoriented by the unfamiliar world, he soon learns that the Monoliths, enigmatic alien artifacts, have decided to destroy humanity. As Poole races to uncover the Monoliths' motives and prevent their apocalyptic plans, he must grapple with his own sense of purpose in a radically changed future. With technological marvels and existential dread, "3001" is a gripping tale of a man out of time facing an uncertain destiny for the human race.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, man-out-of-time
Setting: Outer Space, Jupiter (Planet)
Period: 3001
Paperback · Demco Media