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The Ganymede Takeover, published in 1967, is a joint effort by Philip K. Dick and Ray Nelson that explores an alien occupation of Earth. Facing an alien force that prioritizes its own survival over human resistance, the novel centers on the desperate use of a potent, electronically warping weapon that falls into the hands of a resilient terrorist group. The story examines the precarious balance of power as humanity struggles to maintain control of the planet.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Philip K. Dick
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