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Name: A maze of death
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
Author: Philip K. Dick

A Maze of Death, Philip K. Dick’s 1970 science‑fiction novel, paints a stark portrait of life on a harsh, drab off‑world colony. The story interrogates the layered realities that colonists experience, while probing the darker aspects of human nature—particularly the instinctual pull toward death and the capacity for violence. Through its grim setting and psychological depth, the novel stands out as one of Dick’s darkest works, challenging readers to consider the thin line between perception and true reality.

First publish date: November 20, 2001

Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction

Authors: Philip K. Dick

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