• The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham - Fehmerling Books
  • "The back cover of the Fawcett Crest paperback 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham. The weathered yellow-green cover features the ominous red header 'WHAT WERE THEY?' followed by a gripping blurb about the world being blinded by a meteor shower and humanity falling mercy to mysterious carnivorous plants. The layout includes glowing reviews from The Times (London) and Library Journal.
  • Side-angle view of 'The Day of the Triffids' resting on a neutral background. The spine prominently displays the author's name, the Fawcett Crest logo, and the publisher code R1040, reflecting the well-read condition of this post-apocalyptic science fiction classic.
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The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

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A John Wyndham Classic Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Thriller of Blindness and Predatory Plants

When a mysterious green meteor shower blinds the vast majority of humanity overnight, societal infrastructure collapses. Biologist Bill Masen, recovering in a London hospital with bandaged eyes, escapes the universal blindness and emerges into a silent, helpless civilization.

Compounding the tragedy, Triffids—giant, bioengineered carnivorous plants capable of walking and striking with lethal venomous stingers—escape captivity and stalk the blind populace. Masen must navigate lawless bands of survivors and lethal flora to rebuild a future.

Why You’ll Love This Book

John Wyndham's 1951 masterpiece invented modern cozy-catastrophe apocalyptic fiction. A classic dystopian sci-fi horror novel essential for fans of 28 Days Later, H.G. Wells, and post-apocalyptic fiction.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Fawcett Crest

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Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1951

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