Small World

Small World is a science fiction novel by William F. Nolan, written in the mid-20th century. Set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, it follows Lewis Stillman, the last man alive, as he navigates a world devastated by alien invasion and filled with hostile alien children. The narrative explores themes of isolation, survival, and the fragility of humanity as Lewis scavenges for supplies and grapples with his loneliness and memories of a lost life. The story culminates in a tense confrontation that highlights the dire consequences of his existence in this new world.