Description
In a future that mirrors our own society’s habits of control and conformity, Phil Gish endures a life shaped by regimented rules and a cold, bureaucratic order he can’t stand. As his disillusionment deepens, the world around him begins to shift—bringing imaginative surprises and unpredictable turns that force him to confront what (and who) he’s been denying. Against this backdrop, the story explores how love can cut through misanthropy, reshape loyalties, and restore meaning in a system designed to drain both. With Fritz Leiber’s sharp, speculative storytelling and a distinctly human emotional core, this novel turns a futuristic premise into a compelling argument that connection—not regulation—ultimately wins.
Available Editions
hardcover
Positronic Publishing
Published Apr 3, 2018
156 pages
ISBN: 9781515420828
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First Published
1953
Language
eng
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