A Little Knowledge

In the year 2068, America stands transformed under the dominance of fervent fundamentalist sects, leading to widespread chaos and fervor. Society is engulfed in an intense battleground of beliefs where reasoning and nuance are traded for shouting and spectacle. Communities fracture as faith takes precedence over rational discourse, and the landscape is peppered with the fervor of those who passionately believe they hold the answers to humanity's struggles.

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of this societal upheaval, capturing the lives of individuals trying to navigate through a culture of extremism. Michael Bishop brings to life a vivid tableau of characters grappling with their beliefs, friendships, and the very notion of truth. As they encounter a world increasingly defined by dogma and zeal, they are forced to confront their own convictions and the cost of living in such a divided era.

Amidst the chaos, there lies a quest for understanding and an exploration of the human spirit. Each character wrestles with the implications of a society that has redefined salvation and knowledge. Against the cacophony of competing voices, they search for a way to reclaim the essence of what it means to be human, amidst a world that seems to have forgotten.