Robert Sheckley's Warm is a science fiction novel set in a future where the world is divided into two distinct societies: the Warm and the Cold. The Warm are a group of people who have been genetically engineered to be able to survive in extreme temperatures, while the Cold are a group of people who have been genetically engineered to be able to survive in cold temperatures. The story follows the adventures of a young man named John, who is a member of the Warm. John is sent on a mission to the Cold to find a way to bridge the gap between the two societies. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman named Lila, who may hold the key to bridging the gap between the two societies. John's journey takes him to the depths of the Cold, where he discovers a secret that could change the world forever. He must decide whether to use this secret to bridge the gap between the two societies, or to keep it hidden and protect the Cold from the Warm. Warm is an exciting and thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the themes of identity, morality, and the power of technology.
By Robert Sheckley · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery