Way Station

Summary

The novel «Way Station» by Clifford Simak tells the story of Enoch Wallace, a veteran of the American Civil War who becomes the caretaker of an interstellar way station on Earth. The station serves as a transit point for alien travelers, and Enoch, due to his work, hardly ages. He lives in isolation, maintaining the order and secrecy of the station until he faces threats from both the outside world and within. Ultimately, Enoch must choose between preserving the station and revealing its existence to humanity, which could change the fate of Earth and the entire galaxy.