Havall 16 - A Sci-Fi Novel by A. J. Ullman

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Immortality. For Havall 16, it's a fate worse than death in A. J. Ullman's gripping science fiction novel.

In A. J. Ullman's science fiction novel, Havall 16 travels back in time to today's world to warn Tommy Canada that the medical technology he is creating is a really bad idea.

In A. J. Ullman's science fiction novel, Havall 16 returns to warn Tommy Canada against taking his fledgling biotech company public, cautioning that this decision could split society into two factions: the Havalls — a wealthy, youthful group capable of living forever — and the Havenots. Tommy has developed groundbreaking nanotechnology that heals individuals from within. As he grapples with the choice between wealth and fame versus the well-being of society, he faces a significant dilemma.

Havall 16 poses a profound question to him: “If you could go back in time and kill Hitler when he was a baby, would you? Would you sacrifice an innocent to save millions in the future?” She suggests that to achieve the status of the richest man on earth and address humanity's greatest fear — the fear of dying — he might have to consider killing.

Another challenge arises when trying to convince his partner, Win Gault, who owns fifty percent of the company, to join him. The future Havalls are aware of Havall 16's mission to prevent the emergence of this transformative technology and have devised a plan to counteract her and Win.

The question looms: will Tommy or Havall 16 have to commit murder? As she reminds Tommy, the future is malleable. One thing remains certain, as Tommy’s friend points out: we weren’t designed to live forever.

A. J. Ullman's work delves into our profound fears surrounding death, global warming, and the pressing issues of income and medical inequality — envisioning a future where a select few possess everything while the majority are left behind.