Early Reviewers

The Cord is a space elevator that connects an orbiting space station with the Pacific island of Labicittá, which allows people to regularly travel into low-orbit without the use of rockets. It makes possible unprecedented uses of space for exploration, energy generation and tourism. However, these uses also make the Cord a valuable resource that people compete for and battle over, from a robot repairman who uncovers a disturbing conspiracy, a teenaged girl who is caught up in a revolution, and a tour guide in space trying to reestablish a lost connection with his brother on Earth. In various future locales and times, The Cord tells a tale of vital yet fragile ties that connect lovers, friends and generations.