| Titan Wizard Demon | |
| Author | John Varley |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | science fiction |
| Publisher | Berkley Books |
| Published | 1979-1984 |
| No. of books | 3 |
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The novels are:
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