Prison of a Billion Years

Prison of a Billion Years is a mid-20th century science fiction novel by Stephen Marlowe that explores the concept of a time prison set in the archaeozoic era. The protagonist, Adam Slade, faces execution and makes a desperate escape attempt with reporter Marcia Lawrence, navigating a perilous landscape filled with molten rock and primordial seas. As they evade capture and seek a time machine, Slade's true intentions become unclear, culminating in a twist that suggests he may play a crucial role in the emergence of life on Earth. The novel delves into themes of desperation, survival, and the complexities of time.