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The third installment of Piers Anthony’s ‘Apprentice Adept’ series follows Stile as he traverses the worlds of Phaze and Proton. In Phaze he battles personal demons and seeks to rescue an alternate version of himself, while on Proton he confronts a persistent, menacing foe. The novel blends hard science fiction with fantastical elements, expanding the intricate universe that has defined the series.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Piers Anthony
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