The New York State Library is the scene for a contest. A contest that happensonce every thousand years. Seven different species of creature including DrStephen... » 

The New York State Library is the scene for a contest. A contest that happensonce every thousand years. Seven different species of creature including DrStephen Swain the poor sod chosen to represent the human race will be lockedin the library with all exits barred. There can be only one winner for theothers death is the only way out of the contest. Swain along with hisdaughter Holly are thrust headfirst into the action and readers are draggedright along with them. «