02553cam a22003733u 4500 58682 UtSlPG 20260610134342.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS De Vet, Charles V., 1911-1997 Infinity's Child Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1952 Release date is 2019-01-13 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Infinity's Child" by Charles V. De Vet is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of identity, existentialism, and the consequences of free will within a dystopian society ravaged by a devastating plague. The narrative follows the protagonist, Clifford Buckmaster, as he grapples with the loss of his senses and a profound transformation that leads him to discover the nature of his existence and his internal struggle against a totalitarian regime. The story unfolds as Buckmaster fights against a deadly plague that strips him of his sensory perceptions, leading him to a near-death experience. During this time, he gains a new consciousness and discovers that he possesses an extraordinary inner force. As he seeks to join the Underground resistance against General Koski, the tyrannical leader, Buckmaster is faced with betrayal and the manipulation of his newfound abilities. Throughout the plot, he navigates complex relationships and ethical dilemmas, ultimately uncovering a connection to a greater existential truth that questions the very fabric of reality and individual agency. The climax centers around Buckmaster's struggle to fulfill a destiny that leads not only to his own demise but also to the potential liberation of his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Psychological fiction Philosophy -- Fiction Free will and determinism -- Fiction Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58682 99509 99509