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 Ordre des livres (chronologique)
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 White Mountains
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who cap mature human beings and make them docile, obedient servants
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.
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?
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."