The Gold Coast

Set in a dystopian 2027, Kim Stanley Robinson's The Gold Coast depicts a sprawling Southern California transformed into a chaotic landscape of condos and malls. The story follows Jim McPherson, the privileged son of a defense contractor, as he descends into the world of industrial terrorism, challenging his own values and familial connections. This gripping science fiction narrative delves into the potential consequences of unchecked development and one man's quest for change.