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In the far future Earth is dying. Society has reverted to a more primitive life, much like the Middle Ages. Two men, Matthew and his brother John, who calls himself "Firefly," set out to find the time traveller, the one person who can give purpose to their existence, the one individual who can still access past technology. The Firefly, he who lights his own way, seeks the age of Man's greatness, the time when the human race once owned the stars, when great cities stood in places that have now become rust-bowls. A poignant, thoughtful, provocative, and ultimately unforgettable vision of "The Dying Earth" from a master storyteller. BRIAN STABLEFORD has written and edited over fifty books of science fiction, horror, fantasy, literary criticism, and reference, among others, many of them being published by Wildside Press. He lives and works in Reading, England.
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Is Firefly appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This thoughtful, literary science fiction novel explores existential themes of civilization's decline and the search for meaning in a dying world. Content is contemplative with minimal violence and no sexual content or strong language.
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This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and grief.
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Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy thoughtful, melancholy journeys through fallen civilizations and quests for lost knowledge will find this compelling.