Cat's Cradle

A darkly humorous and biting tale of global destruction, this cult classic explores the dangerous legacy of Dr. Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding fathers of the atomic bomb. Hoenikker's invention, "ice-nine," has the power to freeze the entire planet and the search for it leads to madness, a Caribbean dictator, and ultimately, the end of the world. With biting sarcasm and sharp wit, this novel explores humanity's deepest fears and the consequences of our actions.