Safety Nation

ISBN-13: 9780692806746 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 302 str.

Logan J. Riley

Opis

Safety Inspector Smith never wanted to save the world; he only tried so he could get some peace and quiet. Smith has been a government drone for thirty years. He works for an institution obsessed with the safety of its citizens. Whether it's making people practice safe sex, abolishing all junk food, or replacing real grass with hypoallergenic artificial turf, the government uses its Safety Inspectors to make sure everyone stays safe. But Smith doesn't care about any of that. All he wants is to move away from the bustling city, its people, and all its regulations. Stuck in a terrible job, Smith sees a glimmer of hope in his new partner, a rookie named Lowry. He soon learns she has a greater knack for government work than he ever did. Together, they cut corners, dodge red tape, and fool their dimwitted superiors into giving them promotions. Just when things are looking up, a maniac threatens to overthrow the government. Smith couldn't care less, but Lowry jumps into the fray. By a twist of fate, Smith holds the key to saving the world, and he would do anything to help his friend. Darkly humorous, "Safety Nation" is a satirical take on dystopian fiction, told in a hard-boiled style.