Strugatsky, Arkady
The Beetle in the Anthill (Rediscovered Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781641606783
- author:
- Strugatsky, Arkady
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chicago Review Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, Hard Science Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Beetle in the Anthill by Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of technological advancements. In this new edition, lauded translator Olena Bormashenko brings the story to life with updated translations of the authors' previous works. The story follows Maxim Kammerer, an investigator with COMCON-2, as he tracks a mysterious individual named Lev Abalkin, who has returned to Earth after a routine mission went tragically wrong. As Kammerer delves deeper into the mystery, he must confront the darker aspects of human nature and the true nature of progress. This gripping tale is part of the ever-deepening saga of the Noon Universe, a series that explores the intersection of humanity and technology in a thought-provoking and unsettling way. With its unique blend of science fiction and psychological intrigue, The Beetle in the Anthill is a compelling read for fans of the genre.