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Rudy Rucker envisions a bold future where "moldies," advanced artificial lifeforms made of soft plastic and gene-tweaked materials, disrupt society in 2053. These anatomically inventive beings are universally despised, leading to a chaotic low-rent world. The moon becomes a refuge for persecuted moldies and progressive "fleshers" seeking to forge a new hybrid civilization. However, they must navigate various intergalactic intelligences, each with their own agendas. This narrative showcases Rucker's unique blend of humor, innovation, and deep knowledge. In this dystopian setting, sexual relationships with moldies are taboo, a societal sin that Randy Karl Tucker, a Kentucky native, disregards. Straying from the strict teachings of his Heritagist religion, he develops feelings for Monique, a moldie who works as a bookkeeper and maid at the Clearlight Terrace Court Motel. When Monique mysteriously disappears, Randy finds himself entangled in a web of conspiracies that challenge his understanding of identity and morality. As he delves deeper into the situation, humanity inches closer to a shocking confrontation with intergalactic intelligence, highlighting themes of acceptance and the complexities of existence in a rapidly evolving world.