Prophecies based on interpretations of the meaning of the Mayan calendar spark many to speculate that the end of time is at hand. Twisting supposed statements of Nostradamus and a number of other mystical-sounding individuals make them a part of the plot. Before the magical date is reached, there are already other prophets predicting a new date for our annihilation.
This novel looks at the diverse ways that people respond to such a supposed crisis. As such, the novel continues to be pertinent. Like human nature, it will survive, outlive and explain mankind’s reaction to repeated promises of imminent global 
destruction.