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The Investigation

by Stanislaw Lem · 1959

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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, Lt. Gregory consults scientific, philosophical, and theological experts, who supply him with a host of theories and clues.

Genre
science fictionmysterycrimedetectivefantasy
Setting
PolandRussia
Subject
sciencephilosophy
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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