The Bailiff is a science fiction novel by acclaimed author Cyril M. Kornbluth, set in an alternate future where humanity experiences its distribution of wealth and power through an organization called the Bailiff. In this AI-driven world, power and wealth are divided equally among all members of society. However, when three independent individuals begin to rebel against this system, everything is on the verge of collapse. The leaders of the protest movement are the main character Charles, his friend Mara and their friend Jem. They face the challenges of a society on the brink of destruction. Will they be able to change the circumstances that govern their lives, or will they become victims of the system in which they live? "The bailiff" is an exciting sci-fi thriller that will make the reader think about justice, power and individual freedom in society.