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Set in the near future, the story follows the grand opening of a popular theme park located on the historic site of Pompeii. Authorities warn that the park sits perilously close to the still‑active Vesuvius volcano, poised to erupt again on the 2,000th anniversary of its fateful eruption. As celebrations begin, a shadowy terrorist organization targets the park, seeking to exploit the disaster and sow chaos. The narrative weaves together the looming natural danger and the human threat, exploring how the past and present collide in a modern spectacle of entertainment and terror.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Frederik Pohl
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