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THE GIRL WAS SPRAWLED OUT ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIVING ROOM OF HIS APARTMENT. So begins Joe Clifford Faust's classic science fiction thriller, which has entertained both SF and non-SF readers since its release nearly 25 years ago. Originally published as a paperback original by Del Rey Books,... read more

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A large, unnamed city in the United States, some years in the future.

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The girl was sprawled out on the floor in the living room of his apartment.

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Friday Night
Saturday Morning
Saturday Night
Sunday Morning
Sunday Night
Monday Morning
Monday NIght
Tuesday Morning
Tuesday Night
Wednesday Morning
Wednesday Night
Thursday Morning

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  • Family: The theme of family is found in many of Faust's novels; in this instance, the potential family that Payne could have had with Trinina and their child has been broken up by the governmental education system.
  • Love triangle: Most of Faust's novels feature a love triangle of some kind to add additional tension to the protagonist's life. In this case, Payne finds himself torn between Myra and Trinina.
  • Near future: Faust is known for his writing richly detailed and highly plausible near future scenarios.

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  1. Joe Clifford Faust (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: February, 1987
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Page Count: 326

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