David Canford

2045 The Last Resort David Canford

When tyranny is handsome and repression is with a smile, in an America where most are richer than ever, would you care about what has happened to those who have been sent away?In 2045, people who lost their jobs to robots are taken care of in resorts where life is an endless vacation. For those still in work, the American dream has never been better. Having suffered in the Time of Troubles, Justin Dempsey is a huge fan of the new system. Order over chaos. However, following an unexpected turn of events, he begins to discover the hidden reality of this brave new world. With the help of his daughter, Mia, he plans how to expose the truth if he can remain undetected in a world of mass surveillance. Their adversary is the most powerful governmental machine in history with a plan of its own. Can Justin and Mia stay alive long enough to get the word out in time, and would anyone believe them if they did? A disturbing view of a future that could happen from the author of When the Water Runs Out.