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Tom Dreyfus, a law enforcement officer in the utopian society of the Glitter Band, is called to investigate a shocking murder that threatens the very fabric of his world. As he delves deeper into the case, Dreyfus uncovers a sinister plot that aims to control the entire Glitter Band. The story is a thrilling exploration of power, corruption, and the ultimate question: What is more important: preserving what you love, or destroying it?
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alastair Reynolds
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