The Bladerunner by Alan E. Nourse
Set in a dystopian future, the narrative follows a young man named Billy Gimp, who navigates a world where medical care is strictly regulated and only accessible to the wealthy. Billy becomes entangled in the black market of medical supplies, working as a "bladerunner" to smuggle illegal surgical instruments and medications to those in need. As he delves deeper into this underground network, he confronts moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of a society divided by health and wealth, ultimately questioning the ethics of a system that prioritizes profit over human life.
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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