What if you knew that your life was limited to only 21 years? What if Earth no longer has the resources needed to sustain a full human life? The premise of Logan's Run, a short read that contemplates a society of control rather than freedom, and possibly a foreshadowing of Earth's future state.Publisher's description:
In 2116, it is against the law to live beyond the age of twenty-one years. When the crystal flower in the palm of your hand turns from red to black, you have reached your Lastday and you must report to a Sleepshop for processing. But the human will to survive is strong--stronger than any mere law. Logan 3 is a Sandman, an enforcer who hunts down those Runners who refuse to accept Deep Sleep. The day before Logan's palmflower shifts to black, a Runner accidentally reveals that he was racing toward a goal: Sanctuary. With this information driving him forward, Logan 3 assumes the role of the hunted and becomes a Runner.