Yorick Brown and his capuchin monkey, Ampersand, remain the only mammals with a Y chromosome left on Earth after a global plague. In this volume, the protagonist travels to Australia to retrieve his stolen companion while Agent 355 and Dr. Allison Mann provide protection. The narrative focuses on the conflict between two rival female factions: the Israeli Defense Force and a group of Australian navy sailors. Subplots involve the genetic research required to clone the human race and the internal power struggle within the remaining government intelligence agencies.
Readers who enjoy speculative science fiction and political thrillers find this series useful for its examination of societal collapse and gender dynamics. The book interests those who track character-driven ensemble casts within a post-apocalyptic setting. A reader finishes this installment with a clearer understanding of the biological stakes regarding human extinction and the logistical difficulties of navigating a world without traditional infrastructure. It provides a detailed look at how different regional military units would respond to a total loss of male leadership and communication.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
