First published 1979
Arthur Byron Cover crafts a science fiction narrative set in a future world where humanity faces significant challenges. The story follows characters navigating a transformed society where technology and human nature intersect in complex ways. Cover examines how people adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining their essential humanity. The narrative explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the consequences of technological progress. Characters must confront difficult choices as they work to preserve what matters most in an uncertain world. The book reflects the social and technological concerns of the late 1970s while projecting them into an imagined future. Cover's storytelling focuses on human relationships and moral decisions within the science fiction framework.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, dystopia, adventure
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adaptation, moral-dilemmas, survival
Period: Late 1970s, Future
355 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley