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Engincman is a thrilling action adventure by the author of Heli/ and Kćthani. Also in 'this vo!ume are eight stories set in the Engincmcn jjniverse/ induding thó Interzonc award-winning > ^ The Time-Lapsed Man.'
"What we haye herc is a bona fide timeless classic."
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"Erie Brown‘s Helix is a classic concept - a built world to dwarfj Rama and Ringworld - a setting for a hugely imaginative adventurej HeKx is the very DNA of true SF. This is the rediscovery of wonder.2 Stephen Baxter
ISBN 978-1-907519-