Book Details
Format
eBook
Pages
29
Language
English
Published
Jul 29, 2014
Publisher
Tor Books
ISBN-10
1466876476
ISBN-13
9781466876477
Description
Colonel Keaton finds himself in a dire situation, grappling with the profound isolation of his family's fractures. With his wife ensconced in a digital paradise, seeking solace in a virtual realm while neglecting reality, Keaton is left to navigate the tumultuous waters of his own despair. The emotional distance only deepens with their son mysteriously missing, creating a void that darkens his every thought and action.
As Keaton confronts his grief and failure, he embarks on a harrowing journey, searching not only for his son but also for meaning in a world increasingly dominated by technology. His struggle highlights the tensions between human connection and digital escapism, as he wrestles with the choices that led to his family's disintegration. Through this exploration, Colonel Keaton's story becomes a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the quest for redemption in an era where reality often pales in comparison to the allure of virtual existence.
As Keaton confronts his grief and failure, he embarks on a harrowing journey, searching not only for his son but also for meaning in a world increasingly dominated by technology. His struggle highlights the tensions between human connection and digital escapism, as he wrestles with the choices that led to his family's disintegration. Through this exploration, Colonel Keaton's story becomes a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the quest for redemption in an era where reality often pales in comparison to the allure of virtual existence.
Genres
Science Fiction