Father, In a Far Distant Time I Find You

About the Book

What does evolution mean? What does it say about us? What impact will learning about it have on us? What do we stand to lose by believing in it? What do we stand to gain? What are the consequences of abandoning belief in a supreme being in favor of an origin in soulless matter? “Father…” tackles these questions in the distinctively British tradition of the utopian novel, along the lines of such models as “Gulliver’s Travels,” “Brave New World” and “1984.” Utopian novels such as these famously use the future to explore themes we’re not comfortable facing in our own time. Themes explored in “Father…” include genetic engineering, the human genome project, eugenics, the evolution of culture, as well as the very idea of evolution itself. The action includes love stories, battles, anecdotes, legends, unusual buildings, and encounters with residents in imaginary towns. The result is an entertaining excursion into science, language, creativity, the history of consciousness and the nature of evil.

About the Author

Shaun Johnston has professional connections to both science and art. Born in London, he read biochemistry at London’s University College, entered book publishing as a graphic designer, then on moving to New York City became a medical and science writer. He currently lives in New York State’s Hudson Valley where he publishes regional Web guides. He is working on a non-fiction book on “consilience,” the unification of disparate forms of explanations, and maintains the website www.evolvedself.com.