The Skull
Philip K. Dick's The Skull is a time-travel fiction and Victorian science fiction novel. Readers will find themes of time travel.
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About The Skull
"The Skull" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction short story first published in 1952. A prisoner named Conger is offered freedom if he completes an impossible mission: travel back in time to kill a man who died two centuries earlier. Armed only with the victim's skull for identification, Conger journeys to the past to prevent the rise of a world-changing movement. But as he prepares to complete his assignment, he makes a devastating discovery about his own identity and destiny.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Skull?
The Skull was written by Philip K. Dick.
What genre is The Skull?
It is usually shelved as Time Travel, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The Skull free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The Skull?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and Anthem.
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