"Retrograde" is a science fiction novel that takes place in a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction. The story follows a group of survivors who must navigate a world ravaged by war, famine, and disease. As they struggle to stay alive, they uncover a dark secret that threatens to destroy what little remains of society. With time running out, they must band together to confront the forces that seek to control them and find a way to reverse the devastating effects of retrograde technology before it's too late.