A young officer at Scotland Yard is assigned to investigate a puzzling and eerie case of missing - and apparently resurrected - bodies. To unravel the mystery Lieutenant Gregory consults scientific, philosophical, and theological experts, who supply him with a host of theories and clues. The plethora of rival technical and metaphysical solutions to the crime baffle the investigator but delight the intellect in Lem's unique contribution to the mystery genre.
"A metaphysical puzzler of considerable power... closer to Kafka than the police precinct house."
- Kirkus Reviews
Born in Lvov, Poland (now part of the Soviet Union), Stanislaw Lem is an internationally acclaimed master of speculative science fantasy whose worldwide book sales number in the millions. His works have earned him a special, honorary Nebula Award.
- ISBN10 0826401201
- ISBN13 9780826401205
- Publish Date 1 August 1974
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 March 2021
- Imprint Continuum
- Format Hardcover
- Language English