Human Chronicles

The American writer Tom Harris has been writing for quite some time now, having produced a large quantity of science-fiction books that are appreciated the world over. With a number of fans from far and wide, he has created a long and extensive line of books that are rich in narrative structure and their approach to the genre and form. Not only that, but his characters are also well drawn, as they don’t get submerged within a lot of the plot-line and scope, something which would be the downfall of many lesser writers. Going under the name of T.R. Harris for short, he is a novelist who approaches the art-form in a serious manner, whilst simultaneously knowing how to have fun at the same time. One such series is that of his ongoing ‘Human Chronicles’ collection of novels, which have garnered a lot of attention over the course of its long and extensive run. Essentially creating a saga set beyond the stars it followed the adventures of one Adam Cain, as he would find himself in an alien world, with sights and sounds that are completely new to him. Attempting to make the most of his situation, he attempts to find himself here, looking to keep surviving, all whilst being at odds with the world around him, as well as being disgruntled at being abducted in the first place.