Kairos by Gwyneth Jones (English) Paperback Book

Description: Kairos by Gwyneth Jones The world is saved. The world is ending. Both of these things are true. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description London. Early 21st Century. A Conservative government is in power in the UK, bringing increased wealth disparity, an ever-more militant police state, and rising civil discontent as the wealthy govern for themselves rather than the people.But BREAKTHRU - a pharmaceutical company turned religious cult - have the answer. They call it Kairos.Kairos allows the user to not just see a different world, but shape the world to their very will. Perfect for a cult of like-minded individuals. Disastrous when it is exposed to the general public. As disparate groups of people try to shape the world into their own image, reality itself is placed under threat. With society so divided, is there any way to pull the world back together?Written in 1988, this remarkably prescient book received great critical acclaim. Author Biography Gwyneth Jones lives in Brighton with her husband and son. She won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for BOLD AS LOVE; CASTLES MADE OF SAND was shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Award. She is the previous winner of the James Tiptree Memorial Award and two World Fantasy Awards; four of her previous books have been shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.She has also won the Pilgrim Award, for lifetime achievement in SF scholarship; the BSFA Short Fiction Award, for La Cenerentola; and, as Ann Halam, the Children of the Night Award from the Dracula Society, for The Fear Man. Long Description London. Early 21st Century. A Conservative government is in power in the UK, bringing increased wealth disparity, an ever-more militant police state, and rising civil discontent as the wealthy govern for themselves rather than the people.But BREAKTHRU - a pharmaceutical company turned religious cult - have the answer. They call it Kairos.Kairos allows the user to not just see a different world, but shape the world to their very will. Perfect for a cult of like-minded individuals. Disastrous when it is exposed to the general public. As disparate groups of people try to shape the world into their own image, reality itself is placed under threat. With society so divided, is there any way to pull the world back together?Written in 1988, this remarkably prescient book received great critical acclaim. Promotional "Headline" The world is saved. The world is ending. Both of these things are true. Details ISBN1473234662 Author Gwyneth Jones Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1473234662 ISBN-13 9781473234666 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-11-11 Publisher Orion Publishing Co UK Release Date 2021-11-11 Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 320 Series S.F. Masterworks DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-02-07 AU Release Date 2022-02-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133826217;

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