Marooned in Realtime

Fifty million years into humanity's future, a mere three hundred individuals remain, having survived through the use of high-energy stasis fields called 'bobbles.' These last remnants of humankind, split between those who wish to rebuild and those who seek to venture even further into the unknown, find their already precarious existence shattered by a brutal murder. The victim is one of the revered 'Olders,' individuals who have seen more of Earth's unimaginable future than anyone else. With the delicate balance of their tiny society threatening to unravel, the sole remaining detective, Wil Brierson from the 21st century, is awakened from his own bobble to investigate. As Brierson delves into the intricate web of ancient grudges, future technologies, and the profound mystery of why humanity has all but vanished, he uncovers a diabolical plot that could lead to the extinction of the last surviving humans. This taut thriller blends hard science fiction with a compelling murder mystery, exploring themes of survival, time, and the very essence of human continuity.