All the Lives He Led

Set in a future where Pompeii has become a bustling theme park, this novel by Frederik Pohl explores a world on the brink of both natural and political upheaval. As Mount Vesuvius shows signs of eruption once more, tensions rise with threats from terrorists aiming to exploit the occasion for chaos. The story weaves together the lives of diverse characters drawn into the looming crisis, capturing a suspenseful moment in a not-so-distant future.