{
  "id": 15927778,
  "title": "Sci-fi legend Alan Dean Foster on his new futuristic adventure 'Lost On Paradise': 'It's paradise until you get there, and then maybe you mess it up' (interview)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/sci-fi-legend-alan-dean-foster-on-his-new-futuristic-adventure-lost",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-21T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-books/sci-fi-legend-alan-dean-foster-on-his-new-futuristic-adventure-lost-on-paradise-its-paradise-until-you-get-there-and-then-maybe-you-mess-it-up-interview"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned science fiction author Alan Dean Foster has penned a new futuristic adventure titled \"Lost On Paradise\". In this novel, Foster explores a near-future world where Earth is overcrowded, polluted, and bleak, while the distant planet Paradise appears to be the perfect haven for humans. However, as protagonist Jonos and his partner Liina discover, Paradise is not as immaculate as it seems, and they must navigate the challenges and potential pitfalls of their new environment. Foster, known for his work on \"Star Wars\" and \"Alien\" novels, among others, has crafted a captivating tale that highlights the complexities of a seemingly utopian world, sure to delight fans of the genre.",
  "summary": "'Maybe Paradise isn’t always Paradise.'",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}