The Gods of Riverworld

In a breathtaking tapestry of time and existence, a river stretches across an otherworldly landscape, inhabited by thirty-five billion souls plucked from the annals of human history. Spirits of the past, from ancient civilizations to more recent figures, awaken in this enigmatic realm, their lives reborn with new purpose. As they navigate the shores and currents of the Riverworld, a profound mystery looms overhead, enveloped in intrigue and adventure.

Among these resurrected beings, familiar names and remarkable figures mingle, each grappling with their newfound reality while seeking to understand the enigmatic forces that brought them here. Friendships and rivalries ignite, as well as a quest for knowledge that drives them deeper into the heart of the river's secrets. They confront questions of mortality, identity, and the essence of humanity, as they share both trials and triumphs in a world that defies traditional boundaries.

Through Philip José Farmer's masterful storytelling, the narrative explores the complexities of existence, the nature of divinity, and the inexorable pull of destiny. Each character adds a unique perspective to the grand experiment of life, and together, they navigate a breathtaking odyssey filled with twists, turns, and discoveries that could alter the course of their collective fate forever.