The Night of the Long Knives

The Night of the Long Knives is a dystopian novel by Fritz Leiber, written in the late 20th century, set in a post-apocalyptic America known as the Deathlands. The story follows two scavengers navigating a dangerous, radiation-filled landscape where survival hinges on primal instincts of violence and intimacy. Their tense encounter highlights the struggle between their conflicting desires in a world ravaged by chaos, making it a notable exploration of human nature in extreme circumstances.