Převozník – Cronin Justin (2024)

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Transition comes a gripping new novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia – where the truth is not what it seems. The Prospera archipelago, founded by a mysterious genius, lies hidden from the horrors of a deteriorating outside world. The fortunate enjoy long, fulfilling lives here, until the monitors embedded in their forearms, which measure their physical health and mental well-being, drop below 10 percent. Then they voluntarily retire and embark on a ferry to an island known as the Nursery, where their failing bodies are restored, memories are erased, and they are ready to start living fully again. Proctor Bennett is a ferryman who compassionately guides people through the retirement process – and when necessary, forces them to do so. But not everything is right with Proctor. For one, he has been dreaming – which is supposedly impossible. For another, his monitor percentage has begun to drop alarmingly fast. And then comes the day when his own father is called to retirement, passing on a disturbing and mysterious message before boarding the ferry...