The Survivors

A brutal world. A stranded people. A fight across generations to survive.

First published in 1958, The Survivors by Tom Godwin-also known as Space Prison-is a landmark survivalist science fiction novel. When a civilian transport ship is sabotaged during an interstellar war, its passengers are abandoned on the deadly planet Ragnarok: a place of crushing gravity, lethal predators, and no hope of rescue.

Stripped of technology and resources, the survivors-men, women, and children-must build a new civilization from nothing. Over three generations, they endure unimaginable hardship, forge new tools, and evolve into something more than human: a society born in pain, trained by necessity, and destined for revenge.

Told in a clear, unflinching voice, The Survivors is both a gripping adventure and a profound meditation on human resilience. It asks not whether humanity can survive, but what it must become to do so.

This restored edition, edited by C.S. Bleecker, includes thoughtful formatting and editorial guidance. With credits to Greg Weeks, Joel Schlosberg, and Szymon Szott, this release revives a powerful sci-fi classic for new readers and collectors alike.