A pioneer in the genre of apocalyptic novels, The Purple Cloud is seen as the first great sci-fi work of the 20th century.
This novel tells the story of the first man to reach the North Pole who is also the last man left alive on Earth. Poisonous gas has destroyed human life, and the main character Adam Jeffson is on the search to find any sign of life left. The story details his descent to madness and how in his mental state, he may worsen the state of the planet even further. This book would make a great gift for any sci-fi lover, and if you are in the mood for a very gripping dystopian tale.
