Journey into a uniquely reimagined future with Michael Kurland's Pluribus. Set seventy-three years "After Death"—a devastating plague that shattered civilization—Earth is a patchwork of competing factions and isolated communities desperately trying to preserve fragments of the old world's culture. Amidst this changed landscape emerges Mordecai, an itinerant peddler and surprisingly adept magician, who undertakes a remarkable picaresque journey by wagon across the strangely reborn American heartland. Simultaneously, unbeknownst to the struggling Terrans, the inhabitants of Mars dispatch a critical shipment—a vaccine designed to prevent another catastrophic plague outbreak. Kurland masterfully intertwines Mordecai's whimsical ground-level adventure with the interplanetary rescue mission, creating a delightful tapestry that blends science fiction futurism, Old West ruggedness, and touches of medieval magic into a thoughtful exploration of humanity's resilience, its relationship with progress, and its enduring place in a larger universe.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Delight in a highly original and imaginative world that creatively fuses science fiction, fantasy, and western elements. Follow the charming and adventurous journey of Mordecai, an unlikely hero navigating a fascinatingly altered America. Explore hopeful themes of rebuilding, connection, and survival woven into a truly unique narrative tapestry.
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