The Eden Proposition by Kurt Dahl is an enigmatic science fiction novel that is both gripping and real. This thought-provoking thriller centers around Duval Dixon, a rich old man who believes he has the solution to the planet's problem, which he thinks is overpopulation. He tries his level best to reduce the population, and spends billions in creating the biological agent that will help him achieve his mission. Dixon is still unsure of whether he should actually test it and he calls in eleven people to decide. He then cuts them off from the outside world. Will Dixon succeed in his mission?

The story is riveting yet disturbing at the same time. The twists and turns in the plot make it a great read. The characters are well developed and the story does scare readers and make them think about the future of their kids. The theme combines today’s technology with what can happen in the future, and the intensity of the topic is horrifying. The book is descriptive and makes readers ponder about an unimaginable future at times. The scenes in the book are palpable and logical, and at times terrifying.

The book would make a good movie with its mystery and intrigue; and a billionaire’s desire to destroy the population on Earth is indeed a scary proposition. A lot of things in the story will make readers think about saving the Earth from the brink of human destruction, and also make them think about the fate of the human species.

The Eden Proposition: An Autopsy of the Inevitable by Kurt Dahl is a thriller based in science that introduces you to Duval Dixon. A man who is rich and focused on solving what he feels is the main problem pulling the world down; the consumption of all the world's resources due to overpopulation. Duval is in favor of a solution called massive population reduction, and he has spent billions of dollars creating the biological agent that could do the job. The only question left once he has the science is: should he do it?

This is the first time I have read a book where the main character is in favor of killing a large number of people. I started out completely horrified, however, when you get down to the logic of it and follow why he feels the way he does, it starts to make some sense. This book was interesting, well written and it will truly make you think - is this where we are headed? Our world is hurtling into overpopulation and we might have to make some hard choices too. Is this the right one? Maybe, maybe not ... even Duval has to ask himself if it is the right choice. The flow of this book is good and the descriptions are all well written. You can really see the imagery as you read. Bottom line is that Kurt Dahl has written a great book that is both readable and makes you question many things while you read.