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In this speculative tale, a teenage protagonist explores a New York City that has become a relic of the past, open only to fleeting tourists. As he wanders its deserted streets, he is drawn into the world of rival gangs that clash over the limited resources of the city, each group fighting for survival. The story paints a stark, science‑fiction vision of an abandoned metropolis where the familiar becomes alien and youth must confront the harsh realities of survival.
The narrative highlights the tension between the city's haunting emptiness and the fierce, intergroup conflicts that emerge in its shadows, offering a bleak yet compelling look at urban decay and survival in a seemingly forgotten world.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Ben Bova
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