Shift

Shift – Hugh Howey
Silo Series, Book #2
Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopian / Post-Apocalyptic
 
Tropes:
Prequel revealing the origin of a dystopian world
Technology with the potential for both salvation and destruction
Human hubris and the consequences of forgotten history
 
Summary
In the second installment of the acclaimed Silo series, Hugh Howey explores the catastrophic events that led to the creation of the underground silos. Set in 2007, the story delves into humanity’s discovery of transformative technologies: microscopic robots capable of medical miracles, and a pill that can erase traumatic memories.
These godlike powers hold nearly limitless potential for good—but in the wrong hands, they can lead to unimaginable disaster. As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, the series examines whether humanity can responsibly wield these capabilities or if it is doomed to repeat the mistakes that brought about its downfall. Shift provides a haunting origin story that deepens the suspense and stakes of the Silo universe.