The Man in the Maze

Richard Hull is stranded on an alien world whose labyrinthine landscape inflicts unbearable psychic torment on anyone who tries to leave. He becomes a feared outcast, isolated by the maze that surrounds him and by the hostility of the people who fear his power. When other humans arrive seeking his help, Hull must confront whether he can escape the maze without destroying the chance for connection and redemption. The novel combines planetary adventure with a psychological study of isolation, guilt, and survival.

by Neil Gaiman, Robert Silverberg

Avon · First published 1969 · 192 pages