Plan for Chaos: Classic Science Fiction

John Wyndham

Mar 2014 · Penguin UK

About this ebook

In a city that could well be New York, a series of identical women are found dead in suspicious circumstances. Magazine photographer Johnny Farthing, who is reporting on the suspected murders, is chilled to discover that his fiancée looks identical to the victims too - and then she disappears. As his investigations spiral beyond his control, he finds himself at the heart of a sinister plot that uses cloning to revive the Nazi vision of a world-powerful master race...
Part detective noir, part dystopic thriller, Plan for Chaos reveals the legendary science fiction novelist grappling with some of his most urgent and personal themes.

Ratings and reviews

enjoyed reading another JW book curious how he was way ahead of his time as far as procreation goes... He presents a valid fear from the male point of view and also how he sees the females as stronger and more practical As usual his books leaves one pondering about what happens next.....

Not close to Triffids, Kraken, or Cuckoos. But closer to 'Trouble with Lichen' in style. he's just such a great writer.

About the author

John Wyndham (1903-69) is the legendary author of the sci-fi classics The Day of the Triffids, The Chrysalids, The Midwich Cuckoos, The Kraken Wakes, Trouble with Lichen and Chocky. When Triffids was published in 1951 he was widely hailed as HG Wells's only and true successor. In pioneering a new type of novel he called 'logical fantasy', he is credited with single-handedly reviving British interest in science fiction after the Second World War.