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Publisher / Imprint
Baen
Publication Date
September 1, 2002
Format
Mass-market Paperback / Unabridged
Pages
256
ISBN-13
978-0-74-343561-1

In a future where humanity has seemingly perfected itself through genetic engineering, society is orderly, prosperous—and quietly constrained. Individuals are bred for intelligence, health, and stability, creating a world in which conflict is rare and efficiency reigns. Yet beneath this carefully balanced system, questions linger about freedom, purpose, and what it truly means to be human.

Hamilton Felix is a man out of step with this world. Restless and searching for meaning, he begins to question the assumptions that govern his society, from its rigid control over reproduction to its subtle suppression of individuality. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a tension between those who seek to preserve the status quo and those who believe humanity must continue to evolve—not just physically, but philosophically.

Blending speculative science with bold social ideas, Beyond This Horizon explores the promise and peril of a perfected world. It is a thought-provoking vision of the future that challenges the boundaries between control and freedom, asking whether a flawless society might come at the cost of the very qualities that define us.
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Edition Info
Publisher / Imprint
Baen
Publication Date
September 1, 2002
Format
Mass-market Paperback / Unabridged
Pages
256
ISBN-13
978-0-74-343561-1
Mass-market Paperback
Unabridged
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-74-343561-1
Trade Paperback
Unabridged
Publication Date: October 7, 2014
ISBN-13: 978-1-47-673686-0