by Isaac Asimov
First published 1988
The Galactic Empire is crumbling, and only the brilliant young psychohistorian Hari Seldon holds the key to its salvation. Recruited by the ruling council, Seldon must harness his revolutionary science to forecast the future and prevent a 30,000-year dark age. But as he establishes the secret refuge of the Foundation, Seldon faces ruthless opposition from those desperate to maintain the status quo. In a race against time, he must outsmart the Empire's finest minds and safeguard humanity's last chance at a brighter tomorrow.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, race-against-time
Setting: Trantor
434 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bantam Books