Scorched Earth: A Future History of Planet Earth

"Scorched Earth: A Future History of Planet Earth" by Walter D. Petrovic is a speculative novel, written in the late 20th century, which paints a grim picture of Earth a thousand years after wars and environmental disasters have reshaped the planet. The story follows Brook Scullion, an influential nobleman navigating a society built on forgotten history and ruled by an oppressive ArchBishop. Brook secretly possesses forbidden knowledge of the past, fueling his growing discontent with the present. Finding himself at odds with the prevailing order, Brook decides to challenge the amnesia-stricken society, embarking on a perilous path to expose buried truths and ignite a revolution against a tyrannical regime. The central themes revolve around humanity's struggle for survival, the importance of historical memory, and the fight against oppressive governance in a devastated world that desperately needs awaking.