In a world where people can see into other people's minds, the protagonist is a private investigator who specializes in cases involving telepathy. He is hired by a wealthy client to investigate his wife's infidelity, but soon discovers that she is not cheating on him. The story explores themes of paranoia, surveillance, and the blurring of reality and fantasy.
By Philip K. Dick · First published 1956 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Fantasy