The Divine Invasion

Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction

Author: Philip K. Dick

This is Dick’s story of the Second Coming, a story of utmost confusion told with wicked humour. Emannuel, son of the god Yah from the star system CY30-CY30B, competes for Earth with the female avatar, Zina…..Read More

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The Transmigration of Timothy Archer

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