From the mind of Philip K. Dick, the visionary author behind blockbuster films like Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report, comes a gripping tale of humanity's future, The Golden Man. Dive into a post-apocalyptic world where powerful mutants, once hunted to near extinction, now threaten the human race itself. Meet Cris, the enigmatic golden-skinned mutant with a mind-bending talent for foresight, cornered by a relentless government agency whose sole purpose is to eradicate his kind. But as the agency's determined agent and his conflicted fiancée close in on their quarry, they'll discover that not everything in this world is black and white. As the alluring beauty of Cris' golden skin and extraordinary powers inspire unexpected desires, the line between hunter and prey begins to blur. In a desperate struggle for survival, where animal instinct challenges the very essence of humanity, the future hangs in the balance. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Cris' abilities set him on a path that could forever alter the trajectory of human evolution. In this thrilling, genre-defining classic by Philip K. Dick, experience a captivating tale that poses intriguing questions about the very nature of humanity and its destiny.

The DCA is a government agency tasked with tracking down humans born with superhuman mutations, all of whom are considered a threat to the continued survival of the human race. But even seasoned veterans of the DCA worry that one day they will encounter a mutant that they cannot best—the mutant who will be the first of an entirely new species that will replace Homo sapiens as the dominant species on the planet. Philip K. Dick was an American science-fiction novelist, short-story writer and essayist. His first short story, “Beyond Lies the Wub,” was published shortly after his high school graduation. Some of his most famous short stories were adapted for film, including “The Minority Report,” “Paycheck,” “Second Variety” (adapted into the film Screamers) and “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” (adapted into the film Total Recall). HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.

On his last day before retirement, James Stanson, donning his grandfather's antique diving suit, floated below a Pacific iceberg, extracting ice samples for scientific research. With his oxygen hose attached to the diving vessel, James instructed the submarine pilot to back closer to ice . . . but then something went terribly wrong. The submarine collided into the bottom of the iceberg, sending the ship into a plummet to the ocean floor, with James dragging behind. After a nightmarish decent through the black abyss, James counted down his last seconds of life, until he saw a red light glowing in the depths. By supernatural means, or plain luck, James survived the crash and found a strange ship on the sea floor, with a red light pulsating above a windowed-door. James scrambled to the door with his last breath, found a way in, and discovered a mystery that would shape his life forever. From a breathtaking ascent to the surface, to a heart-warming story of sacrifice and friendship; James must find out what it means to become a true Golden Man.

This novel is set in a post-apocallyptic era where mutants are hunted down and killed by the dreaded Baines. The Golden Man, alias Chris, lives in a kind of future, able to see the consequences of current actions.

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Deep in the Amazon Jungle ... 'What exactly is El Dorado?" asked Flynn, barely able to take his eyes off the gold. :It is a kingdom where everything is made of gold and it is the home of the king called The Golden Man.' Will they find him?