Description
In a New York City bursting at the seams with 35 million inhabitants, a detective faces a daunting murder investigation amidst the crushing reality of overpopulation. This chilling dystopian vision, penned in 1966 and set in the near future of 1999/2000, plunges readers into a world where resources are scarce and humanity struggles to survive. The narrative weaves through the lives of diverse characters, offering a grim yet compelling glimpse into a future defined by scarcity and societal breakdown. Harry Harrison's prescient novel serves as a stark warning about the consequences of unchecked growth and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
ISBN: 9780241507704
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First Published
1966
Language
eng
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