Fifty Degrees Below

Bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson continues his groundbreaking Science in the Capital trilogy with this second installment, Fifty Degrees Below. Set in our nation’s capital, this chillingly realistic tale follows scientist Frank Vanderwal as he navigates the collision of science, technology, and the consequences of global warming. When a severe storm causes chunks of San Diego to erode into the sea and leaves D.C. largely underwater, Frank and his colleagues are forced to reevaluate science as Earth continues its relentless plunge toward environmental collapse.

Once again, Kim Stanley Robinson uses his remarkable vision, trademark wry wit, and extraordinary insight into the complex relationship between man and nature to take us to the brink of disaster -- and slightly beyond.