The Furies

The Furies is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Keith Roberts. Set in a Britain devastated by a mysterious catastrophe, the novel follows survivors as they struggle to rebuild in a world overrun by gigantic, mutated wasps. These deadly creatures, growing to monstrous sizes due to an unexplained phenomenon, dominate the landscape, making human survival a constant battle.

Roberts crafts a tense and harrowing tale of resilience, fear, and the primal fight against an overwhelming force of nature. As civilization collapses, the survivors must navigate not only the threat of the Furies but also the breakdown of society itself. Combining elements of ecological horror, survival fiction, and classic British disaster storytelling, The Furies remains a gripping and unsettling vision of a world turned upside down.