About “The Silkie”
The Silkie is a science fiction novel by A. E. van Vogt. The Silkie is a living spaceship that is impervious to extreme temperatures and nearly indestructible. It is highly intelligent and resembles a human but is not human. The Silkie can move swiftly underwater, like a dolphin and a shark. The story presents the Silkie as a mysterious being, raising questions about its nature—whether it is a modern angel or a computerized demon, a friend of Earth or a pitiless alien destroyer. The novel explores themes of identity, intelligence, and the unknown.
Book details
- Published
- 1985
- Latest edition
- 1985 · ISBN 9780886770624
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Silkie | 1985 | 9780886770624 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Silkie | 1982 | 9780879976958 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Silkie | 1973 | 9780450012099 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Silkie | 1973 | 9780441765027 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Silkie | 1969 | 9780450012099 | Buy on Amazon |
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