Up the walls of the world
Up the walls of the worldJames Tiptree, Jr.
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Up the walls of the world (1978)

James Tiptree, Jr.

Others: Mixed

Human telepaths receive calls for help from an endangered world. However, the interstellar being threatening them, may be trying to help.

ISBN:
9780441854714
Length:
315 pages

Genres: science fiction

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