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Winner of the Hugo Award, This Immortal marks the remarkable debut of Roger Zelazny, the acclaimed author behind the Chronicles of Amber series. This groundbreaking science fiction novel combines mythology, noir detective sensibilities, and post-apocalyptic storytelling into an unforgettable narrative.
Conrad Nomikos serves as Arts Commissioner on a devastated Earth, carrying secrets from a long and complex past he prefers to keep hidden. His latest assignment forces him into an uncomfortable position: escorting an alien dignitary on a tour through Earth's ruins. What begins as an unwanted diplomatic duty quickly evolves into something far more dangerous, placing Conrad at the center of political intrigue that could determine humanity's future.
"Vivid and elliptical... If you've ever asked yourself what would have happened if Philip Marlowe had been Odysseus... here is a clue to the answer." - New Worlds
"Roger Zelazny was the compleat New Wave author, so daring he could pen nothing without perturbing some creaky icon... so strong a writer, so moving in the sweep of his plots and imagery." - David Brin
Roger Zelazny established himself as one of science fiction's most innovative voices with this Hugo Award-winning first novel. His unique blend of classical mythology, hard-boiled detective fiction, and speculative science created a new template for the genre. Zelazny went on to write the beloved Chronicles of Amber series and numerous other acclaimed works that cemented his legacy as a master of imaginative fiction.
This novel represents the New Wave science fiction movement at its finest, challenging conventions while delivering compelling character-driven storytelling. The fusion of Greek mythological themes with noir detective tropes creates a reading experience unlike anything else in the genre. For fans of literary science fiction that pushes boundaries while maintaining emotional depth and narrative momentum, This Immortal remains essential reading decades after its original publication.
Available in hardcover format, this edition preserves Zelazny's groundbreaking vision that earned him his first Hugo Award and launched one of science fiction's most distinguished careers.