First published 1968
When a naked man claiming to be from the future appears on the Spanish steps, renowned physicist Leo Garfield is pulled into a web of uncertainty and intrigue. The enigmatic Vornan-19 captivates the world, but Garfield must determine if he's a genuine time traveler or a cunning charlatan. As Vornan insinuates himself into Garfield's life and research, the scientist finds his understanding of reality and his own identity called into question. With the future hanging in the balance, Garfield races to uncover the truth about Vornan before it's too late.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, time-travel, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unreliable-narrator
256 pages · Paperback · Victor Gollancz