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Kalki

by Gore Vidal (1978)

About this book

Is the ex GI posing as Kalki, an ancient Hindu diety, running an international drug ring or bringing about the destruction of the world?

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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