Sci-fi

The soft machine

by William S. BurroughsBook 1 of 3 in The Nova Trilogy
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Description

With a dangerous blend of chemistry and magic, secret agent Lee has the ability to change bodies - his own, or with anyone he chooses. Also able to time travel, he finds himself forced to use his skills to defeat a team of priests, who are using mind control to produce their own private slave race. Dead soldiers, African street urchins, evil doctors, corrupt judges and monsters from the mythology of history and science all feature in Lee's terrifying adventure.

What it’s like

ViolenceGraphic
CombatSkirmish-Heavy
HorrorTerrifying

Details

First published
1961
Pages
272
Reading time
About 5 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Adult
Publisher
Grove Press
Series
The Nova Trilogy, Book 1

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