The Islander: A Romance of the Future

by Charles Whittlesey

In 2155 there are two Americas. Half the nation lives comfortably in the technology of the 22nd century; the other half lives trapped on pre-industrial Islands: the remains of America's collapsed cities. The two cultures collide when Galen Fairchild, an Islander, falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy family in the modern city of Stratis. But Galen's dreams fall apart when a startling event drives him out of Stratis and into the ghostlike ruins of downtown Minneapolis. Inside the crumbling skyscrapers, he discovers a mysterious power linked to his family's past, which not only changes his life forever, but also pits the two cultures against each other in a cataclysmic struggle that alters the course of the nation.

Genres: Dystopia

372 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2007

About the author

Charles Whittlesey is the author of two futuristic novels, The Islander: A Romance of the Future and The Islander: The Battle for the Future; a short book of poems, Summer
Solstice: Poems at the Halfway Point in Life; and a realistic novel, Phoebe and Zoe.

Reviews

[Darlene Schnatz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love in the ruins

Galen and Mata struggle against class prejudice trying to be together. They face many challenges learning much about each other and themselves . A couple of editing errors but a very well written book .

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read!

I loved this book! Just when you think you’ve figured it out the author takes you somewhere else. I can’t wait for the next book!

[Jane Buchbauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

While The Islander was an engaging and entertaining read, it disappointed in some aspects. The characters and events are interesting but not well developed. The story left me unfulfilled in the way it barely skimmed the surface. I have seen reviews of this book that call for a sequel or a prequel--I think it could have simply used further development.