From a New York Times bestseller, a sci-fi “novel of great charm and freshness, with improbable situations, weird complications, vital characters . . . ” (Kirkus Reviews). What if the entire universe happened to be the creation of alien minds? Dreens are extraordinary storytellers—and they can actually make the worlds they imagine come to life—and this is the origin of Earth and the entire known universe. Even though Dreens live far across the universe, the human race has the technology for interstellar travel and the military power to destroy the aliens’ core planet. But Earth itself is only sustained by the continued existence of the Dreens. If the last Dreen dies, all of humanity will disappear! A science fiction adventure showcasing the imagination that made Frank Herbert famous and the wry wit and satire that brought Brian Herbert critical acclaim.
In the first novel of this captivating science fiction series, an android fights for its survival and holds the power to reverse a deadly virus that could lead to the world's destruction. The year is 5120. There is no life left on Earth, at least not in the human sense. With humans colonizing other planets, robots and androids live on Earth, attempting to return it to its former glory. A new kind of virus sweeps through the land, causing corruption and massive destruction. As the malicious virus attacks its host and spawns a chain reaction that threatens to end what's left of the planet, the robots neglect their restoration duties. Adam, a genetically engineered bionic teen, can produce light to reverse the evolution of the virus. He alone may hold the secret to saving the planet. But before that can happen, Adam and his robot companions must make a final stand for Earth against a high-tech foe threatening the globe.
Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, and Court of Appeals of Kentucky; Aug./Dec. 1886-May/Aug. 1892, Court of Appeals of Texas; Aug. 1892/Feb. 1893-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals of Texas; Apr./June 1896-Aug./Nov. 1907, Court of Appeals of Indian Territory; May/June 1927-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Appeals of Missouri and Commission of Appeals of Texas.