In a post-apocalyptic world where the survivors live in isolated communities, a young man named Nartan discovers that he has the ability to communicate with a mysterious entity known as "The Answer", which provides him with cryptic and often contradictory information about the past and future. As Nartan navigates this complex web of knowledge, he must also contend with the dangers posed by rival communities and the enigmatic figure known only as "The Question".
By H. Beam Piper · First published 1955 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Thriller