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The game-players of Titan

by Philip K. Dick

In a post-apocalyptic future, human property owners compete in high-stakes board games overseen by telepathic, silicon-based aliens from Titan. As these entities manipulate society through gambling and illusions, players risk their remaining lands and status.

Accession 8850 ISBN 0722129610 Publisher Sphere
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