We, Robots

First published in 2020 by Head of Zeus Ltd

An Ad Astra Book

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This is an anthology of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events portrayed in each story are either products of each author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

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ISBN (HB) 9781789540918

ISBN (E) 9781789540925

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