{"product_id":"the-crystal-crypt-philip-k-dick-9781473305649","title":"The Crystal Crypt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the mastermind behind legendary sci-fi blockbusters like \u003cem\u003eBlade Runner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTotal Recall\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMinority Report\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a thrilling short story that transports you into a treacherous world of interplanetary conflict. Prepare for a journey to the edge of human understanding in Philip K. Dick's exceptional tale: \u003cem\u003eThe Crystal Crypt\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the impending war between Earth and Mars looms on the horizon, the last spaceship en route from Mars to Earth is halted by Martian forces, searching for three elusive saboteurs responsible for the destruction of a Martian city. When the culprits are not found aboard the spacecraft, it continues its journey, only to reveal an enigmatic businessman, Thacher, who befriends a young woman and two men claiming to be the hunted saboteurs. But nothing is as it seems in this tale of wits and cunning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a classic Philip K. Dick twist, a hidden device unveils the city's true fate --not obliterated, but shrunken and secreted away within a tiny crystal orb, now a high-stakes bargaining chip in the impending war. As deception unravels, allegiances are tested, and tensions run high, Thacher uncovers a shocking revelation that changes the course of the story and challenges the very nature of trust.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA visionary exploration of psychological depth and intentional chaos, \u003cem\u003eThe Crystal Crypt \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a breathtaking journey of dark humor and speculative fiction that will captivate both die-hard Philip K. Dick enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip K. Dick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1473305640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781473305649\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Read \u0026amp; Co. Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Philip K. Dick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44491752112383,"sku":"9781473305649","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_841f8aa4-a178-40b0-8bb2-4f46269b8d19.jpg?v=1699453031","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-crystal-crypt-philip-k-dick-9781473305649","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}