by Isaac Asimov
First published 1993
As the Galactic Empire slides into ruin, legendary psychohistorian Hari Seldon fights to solidify his life's work - the Foundation, humanity's last hope for weathering the coming dark age. Facing skeptical leaders and political intrigue, Seldon must navigate a web of deception to ensure his mathematical model for predicting societal trends will endure. In this gripping final chapter, Asimov reveals the personal toll of Seldon's epic quest to safeguard the future.
Genres: science-fiction, historical-fiction, political-thriller, epic
Vibes: epic, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic-quest, political-intrigue
Setting: Trantor (Fictitious Place)
Period: Far Future
477 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bantam Books