First published 1971
In the wake of a scientist's death, a young writer investigates his role in creating the ultimate weapon - the atomic bomb. But as he delves deeper, he uncovers a bizarre new religion and a world-ending substance called "Ice-nine." With time running out, he must navigate a cast of unlikely heroes to stop the planet's annihilation.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, satire, 20th-century
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th-century
304 pages · Paperback