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The World of Ptavvs

Name: The World of Ptavvs
Rating: 3.8 (3497 reviews)
Author: Larry Niven

Larry Niven March 1, 1965

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Larry Greenberg’s telepathic tendencies had been trained and developed to a critical level. The trouble was that if these psychic interchanges were strong enough, a man could end up not knowing who he really was. And when Larry’s mind is taken over by a sinister alien force, he has to fight to retain his sanity – and divert a disaster that threatens all mankind…

“Snappy, ingenious, and upbeat.” – Galaxy

Made the 1st ballot for the 1967 Nebula

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