On the arid colony of Mars, the only thing more precious than water may be a ten-year-old schizophrenic boy named Manfred Steiner. Although the UN has slated "anomalous" children for deportation and destruction, some individuals—especially Supreme Goodmember Arnie Kott of the Water Worker's union—believe that Manfred's disorder may be a window into the future.

In Martian Time-Slip, Philip K. Dick explores themes of power politics, extraterrestrial real estate scams, adultery, and murder to delve into the mysteries of being and time. This gripping narrative challenges the perception of reality and the continuum of time.