The Quiet Earth: Text Classics

Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Quiet Earth: Text Classics', a gripping post-apocalyptic novel that has captured readers' imaginations since its original publication in 1981. This B-format paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2013, features 272 pages of suspenseful storytelling by acclaimed author Craig Harrison. Set in a hauntingly deserted world, the story follows John Hobson, a geneticist who wakes to find himself in a city devoid of life. With all clocks inexplicably stopped at 6:12, Hobson's heart-pounding search for answers takes him on a thrilling journey into humanity’s uncertain future and the shadows of its dark past. Enhanced by an insightful introduction from Bernard Beckett, this edition revives the cult classic that inspired a celebrated film adaptation starring Bruno Lawrence. Perfect for fans of dystopian literature and suspense fiction, 'The Quiet Earth' invites readers to ponder profound questions about existence, isolation, and survival. Now available at Smartfox NZ, this must-read title is ideal for collectors and newcomers alike. Don't miss out on owning this innovative piece of literary history!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922147059
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 272


Description:
'I was sitting bolt upright in bed breathing fast and staring at the wall. The daylight was streaming into the motel room through the slats of the blinds. I seemed to have been awake, and asleep, for ages...' John Hobson, a geneticist, wakes one morning to find his watch stopped at 6.12. The streets are deserted, there are no signs of life or death anywhere, and every clock he finds has stopped- at 6.12. Is Hobson the last person left on the planet? Inventive and suspenseful, The Quiet Earth is a confronting journey into the future - and a dark past. This new edition of Craig Harrison's highly sought-after 1981 novel - which was later made into a cult film starring Bruno Lawrence, Pete Smith and Alison Routledge - comes with an introduction by Bernard Beckett.