Michael Pfister explores the social and political consequences of the climate crisis, media manipulation and authoritarian trends in Europe. He is a mathematician and sociologist and lives in Austria, near Vienna.
I am involved with Climate Fiction Writers Europe because, as authors, we have a duty to do our part to raise awareness about the catastrophe of human-caused global warming. Perhaps our informative articles can inspire some readers to take action to preserve the living conditions of future generations.
The near future.
Europe’s governments rule with an authoritarian hand.
Anyone who speaks out about climate change is persecuted.
In the underground, two groups are fighting for a future worth living – using radically different methods.
The Climate Emergency Defence (KNW) advocates non-violent resistance.
The radical RdM, branded by the media as the ‘Green Army Faction’, believes in terrorism as a last resort.
Fear of the camp is growing. A philosopher is also on the run. She has developed a new theory. But why do they want to kill her?
Whilst Asta and Max from the KNW risk everything to help her escape, the question arises: how far can one go to save humanity – when it may well already be too late?
A gripping near-future thriller about courage, doubt and the responsibility of the individual in a world that denies its future.