When a deadly virus kills off most of the world's population, a teenaged boy tries to survive in a seemingly empty England. (John Christopher is one of several pseudonyms used by British author Christopher Samuel Youd.)
Christopher John Livres
Cet auteur explore la condition humaine dans des circonstances extrêmes, se concentrant souvent sur l'impact psychologique des catastrophes et de l'isolement. Son œuvre offre un aperçu pénétrant du comportement humain lorsqu'il est contraint de faire face à des menaces existentielles, qu'elles proviennent de catastrophes naturelles ou de l'effondrement de la société. Il se déplace avec aisance entre les genres, de la fiction spéculative au roman gothique et aux thrillers policiers, toujours avec un profond intérêt pour les dynamiques interpersonnelles et la psychologie des personnages au cœur de ses récits.






The City of Gold and Lead
- 218pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth. Sequel to "The White Mountains."
Long ago, the Tripods—huge, three-legged machines—descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives.But for a brief time in each person's life—in childhood—he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end—unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists.
Will narrates further fight against alien Tripods. With taciturn Fritz, peddlers recruit more rebels. In four years, a spaceship will bring machines that poison Earth air for the Masters. Leader Julius sends Will, his cousin Henry, brilliant scientist 'Beanpole' Jean-Paul against the three Cities. Can they capture a subject for experiments and save the world?
Rebelling against the monotonous life of the moon colony, two boys go beyond its boundaries and discover a series of caves ruled by a super-intelligent plant-like being.
Storm in a Teacup?: Develop a positive outlook on life, during your tea break
- 106pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Erotic Passages...to Life
- 352pages
- 13 heures de lecture