Central Stations

Central Stations is a science fiction novel written by Lavie Tidhar under the pseudonym Terrell Croft. The story is set in a future where humanity has spread out across the galaxy and established a network of space stations known as Central Stations. The stations are connected by a vast information network known as the Conversation, which allows people to communicate and share information across vast distances.The novel follows the lives of several characters who live and work in and around Central Station. There is Boris Chong, a data-miner who is struggling to come to terms with his past; Miriam, a cyborg who runs a virtual reality brothel; Isobel, a pregnant woman who is searching for her missing lover; and Achimwene, a boy who is connected to the Conversation in a unique and mysterious way.As the lives of these characters intersect and collide, they begin to uncover a conspiracy that threatens to unravel the entire fabric of society. Along the way, they confront issues of identity, memory, and the nature of consciousness, as they struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing world.Central Stations is a richly imagined and thought-provoking novel that explores the intersection of technology, culture, and humanity in a future that is both familiar and strange. With its vivid characters, intricate world-building, and compelling narrative, it is a must-read for fans of science fiction and speculative fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.