Books like This Way to the End Times: Classic Tales of the Apocalypse by Robert Silverberg
This anthology, authored by Robert Silverberg, compiles a series of short science‑fiction tales centered on survival and the approach of an apocalyptic end. Each story delves into the societal, environmental, and personal challenges that arise as the earth teeters toward its demise.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Robert Silverberg
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