Walter M. Miller Jr. est l'auteur d'un chef-d'œuvre de science-fiction qui explore les cycles de l'histoire mondiale et le rôle de la foi dans les temps sombres. Son œuvre célébrée est une méditation post-apocalyptique sur le flux et le reflux de la civilisation et la préservation de la connaissance au milieu de la dévastation. Malgré un immense succès, il s'est largement retiré du monde littéraire après son roman le plus célèbre, soulignant une présence d'auteur unique et énigmatique.
The story explores the allure and peril of adorable synthetic creatures, highlighting the tension between their charming appearance and the underlying dangers they pose. The narrative delves into themes of love, technology, and the ethical implications of artificial life, crafted by the renowned author of A Canticle for Leibowitz. Readers are invited to consider the complexities of affection for creations that may harbor unexpected threats.
In the depths of the Utah desert, long after the Flame Deluge has scoured the earth clean, a monk of the Order of Saint Leibowitz has made a miraculous discovery: holy relics from the life of the great saint himself, including the blessed blueprint, the sacred shopping list, and the hallowed shrine of the Fallout Shelter. In a terrifying age of darkness and decay, these artifacts could be the keys to mankind's salvation. But as the mystery at the core of this groundbreaking novel unfolds, it is the search itself—for meaning, for truth, for love—that offers hope for humanity's rebirth from the ashes.