Books like The crystal world by J. G. Ballard

A disaffected modern professional travels back to Palestine, A.D. 29, to confront the man he believes to be Jesus and discover that history can be altered by a single sacrifice.

Olaf Stapledon’s *Star Maker* travels through the cosmos, charting the birth of galaxies, the rise of life and civilizations, and the eternal perspective of humanity within an ever-expanding universe.

Robert Silverberg’s Hugo‑winning novella "Nightwings" explores a world dominated by the mystical Avluela the Flier, whose scarlet and ebony wings guide a lone watcher to an ancient city, leaving the sky and space unguarded.

An adventure tale set in pre‑colonial Africa, where a lost civilisation ruled by an eternally youthful queen is discovered.

Interview with the Vampire; The Queen of the Damned; Vampire Lestat: A series of vampire tales featuring Anne Rice's iconic vampire protagonist Lestat, set in 19th-century Italy and America, with an interview with the vampire character.

Irving Wallace’s novel *The Word* delves into Catholic faith, education, and archaeology, weaving a story that reflects the Church’s traditions and the pursuit of knowledge.

A classic spy thriller in which an unnamed British agent is recruited by an anti‑communist network run by a Texan billionaire and infiltrates a secret computer complex, leading to peril on both sides of the Iron Curtain.

A harrowing fiction tale that centers on a kidnapping, exploring the psychological grip of fandom on those involved.

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