Tom O'Bedlam
Synopsis
The 22nd century, 150 years after the Dust War destroyed America's Mid-West, and much else besides. California is a last outpost for survival and reclamation during a long epidemic of all-purpose despair.The extraordinary cult of 'Tumbonde,' a former taxi driver its prophet and leader, predicts the imminent arrival on earth of 'Gods' from the stars. The movement grows daily.Tom O'Bedlam, an apparent madman, prey since childhood to visions which seem to confirm 'Tumbonde,' goes even further. He can, he will, help others to make the Crossing. If the world doesn't go too man too soon. If well-meaning 'rationalists' don't lock him away . . .Book details
- Series:
- Gateway Essentials
- Author:
- Robert Silverberg
- ISBN:
- 9780575106338
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780575072176
- Publisher:
- Orion
- Pages:
- 320
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2021-01-17
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 1986
- Copyright by:
- Robert Silverberg
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy