About this book
Lester del Rey’s The Sky Is Falling sweeps you from a mundane construction accident into a strange, magic-infused world where the very heavens are breaking apart. After Dave Hanson dies and is improbably returned to life, he wakes to a patchwork sky full of rifts and retreating stars—and a daunting expectation that he must help stitch reality back together.
Blending mid-century science fiction with elements of fantasy, del Rey delivers a brisk, imaginative tale rooted in the anxieties and creativity of 1950s speculative fiction. Themes of resurrection, responsibility, and the uneasy meeting of technology and wonder drive a narrative that feels both like a classic pulp adventure and a thoughtful character study. Vivid worldbuilding and surreal cosmic imagery pull readers into a universe where magic has rules and the fate of a fragile world rests on one unlikely man.
Ideal for listeners who love classic science fiction and fantasy, fans of Golden Age speculative stories, and anyone drawn to imaginative, character-driven adventures. Listen for a compact, thought-provoking journey that captures the daring spirit of mid-century genre fiction while still surprising modern ears.
