Unto The Last Generation

by Juanita Coulson

Wholesale application of population control technology has rendered man infertile. A team of doctors and scientists is trying everything imaginable in their frantic efforts to produce life artificially, when into their midst walks an 8-year-old girl. But mankind has been sterile for more than 15 years.

Genres: Science Fiction

190 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Juanita Ruth Coulson (née Wellons) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer most well known for her Children of the Stars books, published from 1981 to 1989. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanita...)

Reviews

[Janet Wild · Rating 5 out of 5]

I throughly enjoyed this book it is well written, originally published some time back but now available for e.readers. It who's George Orwell's! 1984, people said then, never happen, well folks we are living it. Here is another book that maybe could become the living truth.

Unto the Last Generation’ by Juanita Coulson is a gripping technothriller set in a dystopian future America. The book tells a tale of world wide infertility, that breaks society's structure and people's hopes to pieces. A trusty group of scientists and geneticists are however trying to find a way for a new generation of humans to be born. Will they succeed when those who don't know or understand try to burn their lab down and they have to evacuate, will all their experiments fail.

I would highly recommend you read this book. The majority of us wish and hope for children really makes you think, what if....

[Kimberly Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

In fairness, I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ~ so here goes! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Despite being originally published over 40 years ago (1975 I believe), it still felt so relevant. The story takes place after natural and man-made disasters have resulted in the human race being on the verge of extinction. Women are no longer fertile and the current group of "Youngers" is feared to be the last generation ever to be born. Food and other necessities are in short supply and the 3 remaining generations are engaged in a war against each other for survival. That is when a discovery, the appearance of an 8 year old girl, could hold the chance to save the human race. I would definitely recommend reading this book. It illustrates the importance of diverse groups working as one for the good of all!

[Donna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although impressive that the idea and technology was written in 1975, I found it hard to read because I got bored. I found it slow paced and not very interesting for such a great idea.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took a bit getting into, I'm not really sure on the time line either. Probably not something I would read twice.

[Miss Elizabeth Ann Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good read

A good, well constructed story. One of the best I have read recently. Loved it!

Five stars for plot, narrative and characterisation. It is well formatted and worked well on my kindle with no flow problems. Read it through in one sitting. Author added to my list for future reads.

[Venture Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is published by Venture Press.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great sci Fi rerelease.