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The Day of the Triffids

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Imagine waking up to a world plunged into darkness, where a meteor shower has blinded almost everyone. You're one of the few who can still see, but the real danger isn't the darkness – it's the triffids. These terrifying, mobile plants have learned to hunt, and with humanity incapacitated, they're ready to claim the Earth. Can you survive in a world where the greatest threat walks on roots?

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John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris (10 July 1903 – 11 March 1969) was an English science fiction writer best known for his works written using the pen name John Wyndham, although he also used other combinations of his names, such as John Beynon and Lucas Parkes. Some of his works were set in post-apocalyptic landscapes. His best known works include The Day of the Triffids (1951) and The Midwich Cuckoos (1957), the latter filmed twice as Village of the Damned. Source: [John Wynd...

Marcel Battin is the author of the classic science fiction novel The Day of the Triffids. His work often explores chilling scenarios and the resilience of humanity in the face of disaster.

Andy Bridge is the cover artist for this edition. He's also known for his work on the classic science fiction novel, The Day of the Triffids.

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Book cover of The Day of the Triffids (Penguin Essentials)
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