This saga unfolds in a near-future where humanity has largely conquered death, focusing on characters grappling with technological advancements and their impact on humanity and privacy. The series explores themes of fame, ethics, and the struggle for autonomy in the face of pervasive surveillance. It offers a profound reflection on what it means to be human in an era of constant observation.
Now on the acclaimed SF Masterworks list, D.G. Compton's extraordinary novel is a forgotten classic of British SF that exposed the pitfalls of voyeuristic entertainment decades before the likes of THE TRUMAN SHOW.