Set in 2126, The Mummy!: A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century
explores a society led by advanced technology but driven by ego, greed
and self-preservation. It's a vivid clash of genres featuring an old
tale with a new twist.
In the distant future, society has become enthralled by technology. It's
an integral part of life that has changed the way humans interact.
Autonomous machines have a visible presence, taking critical jobs in the
workforce. Doctors and lawyers have been replaced by steam-powered
devices, as well as farmers who no longer plant or plow. The author
presents an early form of the internet that can connect anyone at any
time. With all these advancements, mankind has become detached and
corrupt. It's up to Cheops, a reanimated corpse, to make a way in this
questionable age.
Jane Loudon was a young visionary writer who was ahead of her time. Her
version of The Mummy features a speculative world that eerily embodies
twenty-first century society. It's a brilliant work that exposes
humanity at its core.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of The Mummy!: A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century is
both modern and readable.