Humanity's Edge

by Tamara Wilhite

What makes one human? This is a question which had been pondered for centuries. This collection of short stories helps the reader further ponder this question. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977203425
• ISBN13: 9780977203420
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Blu Phi'er Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Fascinating Ride

New Beginnings Arista lives on the ice covered planet Aden and has to remain within the protective dome-like structure. She experiences a episodes of déjà vu, an issue that will eventually go away. At least, so says her father. But when she starts doing research within the computer files and checks out the abandoned tunnels and labs within their structure, Arista discovers that all on Aden isn't what it seems. Church of the Called Investigator Samuel Burke shows up at the compound of the Church of the Called, investigating the ranting accusations of an attempted robber. Little did Samuel know that the church would prove to be anything but the stereotypically crazy cult. Breathing Room A series of intentionally set mini earthquakes set off a cataclysm of volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and earthquakes that wiped out most of the earth's populace. Those remaining fight for survival, but some are better equipped than others for the battle. Survival of the Fittest It's a different, colder world. Raina was driving home one evening when she accidentally hits a man. But is he a man, or something more? Banking on Hope A futuristic lab technician is asked to do something not only illegal, but dangerous. Will it end up costing him his life as well? Double Trouble A young man talks to an attorney about wanting to sue his father for being born. Is it possible to blame a parent for living? The Hunter and The Hunted An outlaw psychic attempts to help a stranger who seems to be psychic like her. But the man quickly reveals he is no ordinary psychic. He soon learns that she is no ordinary psychic either. The Ghost of Tedjai The planet Tedjai is a primitive, unforgiving world, complete with native beings that don't like humans and have killed them, if found to be a threat. When Renada Dumont takes in a stranger after a fight at the trading post, she learns he isn't what he seems to be. Moment of Humanity When humanoids and cyborgs are in a bitter battle for control of the land, a moment of truce occurs between two enemies that could possibly be the start of peace. Cathedral It's a world where some people are purposefully genetically altered, not only to be strong of body, but quick of mind. One such genius decides, after a short visit to a cathedral, that she wants her life to mean something. Denny An accident at a local physics lab takes hold of a young man, and his life will never be the same. Gone in a Flash Suicide is now legal and two family members argue over its validity as a life choice. Kyoto Plus Ten When grilling becomes illegal, a man will resort to anything for a burger. Humanity's Edge is an interesting, and at times, morbidly fascinating, anthology of short stories of a futuristic existence, and humanity's experiences with technology and life. Tamara Wilhite could very well be channeling Rod Serling with her propensity for writing The Twilight Zone type plots of humankind at its oddest. New Beginnings was perhaps the most en

what it means to be human

"Humanity's Edge" is a collection of short stories that share a common theme; survival. Each story is incredibly different, and their plots involve everything from cloning to just trying to have a decent dinner. However different their plots may be, the theme of survival resonates through just the same. Some of the stories are rather bleak and grim; taking place in a future where its not safe to be outside due to toxic levels of gas in the air, others are a bit more uplifting. Many of these survival stories also involve acts of kindess, which serves to renew a reader's hope in humans as a species. "Humanity's Edge" contains 13 stories, and each of them will make you stop and think. Many of them will make you ponder over what it means to actually be human. The book is a page turner, and one of the better short story collections I've read.

Wow Truly thought provoking and amazing

This book makes you think about the future and where we are going. Very thought provoking. Would be great material for the "Twilight Zone". Short stories so you can read for a while, put it down and then read some more. Would make great screen plays for possible movies.

Good collection of sci-fi

Interesting collection of short stories with diverse range of topics. To live in a world where your children can survive on Venus ... assuming you survived first? To travel on another world and meet people who are more like us then we think? To test the limits of human ethics to save those we love one way or another. Definetely stories you can enjoy for years to come.

Great collection of stories

Humanity's Edge is a vivid and thought-provoking collection of diverse stories exploring possible futures and the consequences for individuals and society.