The Spider World

The Spider World by Colin Wilson, published by Grafton in 1987, is a captivating exploration of a future where spiders dominate the earth, and humans exist as their subjugated servants or prey. This first edition, comprising 304 pages, presents a narrative set in the twenty-fifth century, focusing on a young man named Niall and his allies as they challenge the oppressive rule of the Spider Lord. The story unfolds as Niall leads an expedition to the perilous Delta, believed to be the source of the Spider Lord’s formidable powers.
Readers will encounter a richly imagined world filled with danger and adventure, as Niall and his companions navigate stormy seas, treacherous beaches, and a sinister jungle inhabited by flesh-eating trees. The narrative delves into themes of rebellion and survival within a science fiction and fantasy framework, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics between humans and their arachnid overlords. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a vividly constructed universe where the struggle for freedom unfolds against a backdrop of extraordinary challenges.
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In the twenty-fifth century, spiders are lords of the earth. Humans live as their slaves (or food) or as servants to the spiders’ allies, the beetles. Challenging the spiders’ deadly rule are a young man named Niall and his allies.
In the first volume, Spider World: The Tower, Niall forced the seemingly invincible Spider Lord to an uneasy standoff.
In this volume, Niall leads an expedition to the mysterious and deadly Delta, the purported source of the Spider Lord’s powers. To read their destination the insurgents must brave stormy seas, transverse treacherous beaches, and escape the jaws of flesh-eating trees and other dangers of a sinister jungle.
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