Goliath

In his adult novel debut, Tochi Onyebuchi presents a compelling science fiction epic set in the 2050s, where climate change, nuclear disaster, and disease have ravaged Earth, leaving only a privileged few in space colonies. As those remaining in the crumbling cities salvage what they can, Goliath intertwines various narratives—including a space-dweller reconnecting with a lover, laborers striving for renewal, and a journalist capturing street violence—into a rich exploration of race, class, and gentrification in a society on the brink. With a diverse cast of narrators, the story vividly brings to life a disturbing yet plausible future, inviting listeners to grapple with pressing social issues.