"The Universe is a mistake-and I am going to correct it."
When Arthur Marcel boards a transatlantic voyage, he expects nothing more than a quiet return to England. Instead, he falls under the spell of the brilliant but terrifying Herbert Brande and his enchanting sister, Natalie. Brande is the mastermind behind the Cui Bono Society, a secretive intellectual collective wielding staggering telepathic powers and unprecedented scientific weaponry. But this is no mere gentleman's club. Driven by a dark, nihilistic philosophy, Brande has discovered how to unleash devastating atomic chain-reactions-and his ultimate goal is to vaporize the entire Earth to end the "suffering" of human existence.
Bound by a desperate, tragic love for Natalie-who wholly supports her brother's apocalyptic vision-Arthur finds himself trapped aboard a heavily armed private yacht speeding toward the site of humanity's impending doom. With defectors dying mysteriously and the cult's telepaths tracking his every thought, Arthur must stand alone against an omnipotent genius. Can one man outwit a society of madmen before the planet is reduced to ether?
Why You'll Love This Audiobook: Blending early Science Fiction with intense psychological horror and a pulse-pounding doomsday scenario, this masterwork explores the terrifying consequences of unchecked intellect. Fans of classic sci-fi thrillers, steampunk, and dystopian conspiracies will be hooked by its chilling anticipation of atomic energy and world-ending superweapons.
About the Author: Robert Cromie (1856–1907) was an Irish author and journalist renowned for his prophetic contributions to early science fiction. Often compared to his contemporary H.G. Wells, Cromie's works remarkably anticipated modern atomic theory, leaving a lasting legacy on the genre.
