Philip José Farmer

Explorer Richard Burton awakens to find himself resurrected on a vast, unfamiliar world. He is not alone; all of humanit… Explorer Richard Burton awakens to find himself resurrected on a vast, unfamiliar world. He is not alone; all of humanity, from every era, has been mysteriously brought back to life along the banks of an endless river. Naked, without possessions, and with memories of their past lives intact up to the moment of death, these billions must now forge a new existence. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Burton embarks on a perilous journey upriver, determined to uncover the secrets behind this impossible afterlife and confront the enigmatic beings who orchestrate it all. The purpose of this grand resurrection and the very nature of their new reality depend on his quest for truth. read more