“On the surface," said the deep voice of Andrew Ryan booming from hidden speakers, "The farmer tills the soil, trading the strength off his arm for a land of his own. But the parasites say, 'No! What is yours is ours! We are the state; we are God; we demand our share!”
In this novel, the protagonist navigates the treacherous and mysterious underwater city of Rapture, a failed utopia, facing moral dilemmas and a fight for survival amidst a world of genetic modification and advanced technology. more
John Shirley is a renowned writer known for his science fiction and horror novels. Born on February 10, 1953, he has been active in the literary world since the 1970s. Shirley's works span a wide range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and crime novels. more
“If she were more perfect she would be less interesting”
“I’ll wait for you to find me again. So don’t take too long.”