Ancient of days by Michael Bishop

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Other favorites by him include this book, Philip K. Dick Is Dead, Alas, also known as The Secret Ascension, which everybody who loves Philip K. Dick should read. There's another one called Ancient of Days, and I think I've mentioned that.

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