"Daniel F. Galouye’s work has often been described as a lost classic and I’m inclined to agree.  His world building skills are top notch… Dark Universe ranks among the best post-apocalyptical books from the late 50s and early 60s. A truly rewarding sci-fi take on Plato’s cave."—Science Fiction and Other Suspect Ruminations

A Hugo Award nominee, Dark Universe, is the classic tale of a post-apocalyptic world where humans have built a society in the dark underground. 

The descendants of the survivors only remember the pre-apocalyptic world in old stories, legends and myths. Light, itself, is remembered as something holy, and Radiation is feared as the ultimate evil. 

Jared is the son of the Prime Survivor, the leader of the Lower Level Clan. In a world of darkness and monsters both real and imagined, Jared embarks on a quest for Light. Little does he know just how dangerous his quest will turn out to be.

A CAEZIK Notable book. CAEZIK Notables is a series of speculative-fiction books marking important milestones in science fiction or fantasy. Each book published in the series has a new introduction highlighting the book’s significance within the genre.