Synopsis

Jason Taverner, a globally adored television star and genetic marvel, awakes one morning to a horrifying reality: he no longer exists. All records of his glittering career, his wealth, and even his very identity have been meticulously erased from the state's pervasive database. In a meticulously monitored police state where every citizen is tracked, Taverner becomes a phantom, a non-person, hunted by the authorities who see his lack of identity as an anomaly to be eradicated. Stripped of his fame and fortune, he must navigate a dystopian landscape, desperate to understand what happened and who orchestrated his disappearance. As he tries to reclaim his past, Taverner plunges into a labyrinth of shifting realities, paranoia, and existential dread, questioning not just his memory, but the very fabric of his existence and the nature of the world around him. This mind-bending narrative explores themes of identity, surveillance, celebrity, and the fragility of reality in a truly unsettling manner.

Critical Reception

"Recognized as a profound exploration of identity and the nature of reality, this novel stands as a cornerstone of Philip K. Dick's oeuvre and a chilling prophecy of surveillance states."

Metadata

ISBN:9780575098299
Pages:171
Age Rating:16+

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