Tom O’Bedlam
Tom O’Bedlam by Robert Silverberg is a reprint edition published by Open Road Integrated Media on July 28, 2015. This 436-page novel is presented in English and explores a post-apocalyptic world set in 2103 California, where survival is a daily struggle against both the harsh environment and hostile beings known as “scratchers.” The story follows Tom, a man who perceives extraordinary visions amidst the desolation, leading him to question his sanity as these visions begin to resonate with others.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of alien contact and visionary experiences as Tom’s insights spark the formation of a new religion, positioning him as an unwilling leader. The unfolding events reveal the potential for transformation within humanity, juxtaposed against the violent forces that threaten to disrupt this fragile hope. This edition invites exploration of the intersection between madness and enlightenment in a world ravaged by despair.
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A tortured man’s visions hold the key to mankind’s future in Robert Silverberg’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece
Life in the blasted wasteland of 2103 California is nasty, brutish, and short. If the savage “scratchers” don’t kill you, the poisoned environment will. But one man wanders this desolate landscape and sees beauty: glorious visions of impossible places and majestic beings not of Earth. Scorned and mocked as a madman, Tom doubts his sanity until his visions mysteriously begin to spread to others and a returning star probe offers evidence that they are real. Now, as a new religion is born, with Tom as its reluctant messiah, violent forces are unleashed–forces that have the power to transform humanity . . . or destroy it.
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