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Heads of Cerberus

Heads of Cerberus

By: Francis Stevens
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Step into a groundbreaking alternate world with The Heads of Cerberus, a novel first serialized in The Thrill Book in 1919 and later published in 1952. When three unsuspecting time travelers stumble upon a vial of grey dust, they find themselves in a dystopian Philadelphia of 2118. Though some landmarks remain, the society is drastically different‚Aîsuperlative adjectives and numbered buttons have replaced personal names, and a powerful oligarchy reigns supreme. To navigate this perilous new reality and find their way home, they must charm the Loveliest, outsmart the Cleverest, and survive a ruthless competition. - Summary by Christina FuCopyright Science Fiction Collection Political Science Politics & Government Science Fiction
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  • 21 - Heads of Cerberus by Francis Stevens
    Sep 25 2025
    Step into a groundbreaking alternate world with The Heads of Cerberus, a novel first serialized in The Thrill Book in 1919 and later published in 1952. When three unsuspecting time travelers stumble upon a vial of grey dust, they find themselves in a dystopian Philadelphia of 2118. Though some landmarks remain, the society is drastically different‚Aîsuperlative adjectives and numbered buttons have replaced personal names, and a powerful oligarchy reigns supreme. To navigate this perilous new reality and find their way home, they must charm the Loveliest, outsmart the Cleverest, and survive a ruthless competition. - Summary by Christina Fu
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    31 mins
  • 20 - Heads of Cerberus by Francis Stevens
    Sep 25 2025
    Step into a groundbreaking alternate world with The Heads of Cerberus, a novel first serialized in The Thrill Book in 1919 and later published in 1952. When three unsuspecting time travelers stumble upon a vial of grey dust, they find themselves in a dystopian Philadelphia of 2118. Though some landmarks remain, the society is drastically different‚Aîsuperlative adjectives and numbered buttons have replaced personal names, and a powerful oligarchy reigns supreme. To navigate this perilous new reality and find their way home, they must charm the Loveliest, outsmart the Cleverest, and survive a ruthless competition. - Summary by Christina Fu
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    10 mins
  • 19 - Heads of Cerberus by Francis Stevens
    Sep 25 2025
    Step into a groundbreaking alternate world with The Heads of Cerberus, a novel first serialized in The Thrill Book in 1919 and later published in 1952. When three unsuspecting time travelers stumble upon a vial of grey dust, they find themselves in a dystopian Philadelphia of 2118. Though some landmarks remain, the society is drastically different‚Aîsuperlative adjectives and numbered buttons have replaced personal names, and a powerful oligarchy reigns supreme. To navigate this perilous new reality and find their way home, they must charm the Loveliest, outsmart the Cleverest, and survive a ruthless competition. - Summary by Christina Fu
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    14 mins
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