Extinction

Only one quarter into the 21st century and our planet is displaying disturbing symptoms: storms, floods, mud-slides, tornadoes and blizzards afflict the globe`s surface, while heatwaves, droughts and deep-freeze are regular occurrences. Not to mention volcanoes and earthquakes. Many believe that mankind`s consuming lust for economic growth is fast wrecking the world, while others insist these changes are all part of the planet`s natural cycle. Whatever the truth, the most alarming factor is that the Earth is beginning to tilt on its axis … and worldwide panic is looming.

As governments, experts, corporations and disruptive forces squabble to be heard, it is up to individuals to seek a solution to the most horrifying geophysical scenario we have ever faced.

Ray Hammond is a world-renowned futurologist, technology analyst and commentator on the digital age, also the best-selling author of books on internet commerce and the computer revolution. His first novel was Emergence (published in 2001), and this is his second.