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Set in the late 21st century, *Against Gravity* follows Kendrick Gallmon, a survivor of the clandestine research facility known as the Maze. With his nervous system burdened by destabilizing nanotechnology, Kendrick battles a deteriorating life and a sudden cardiac failure. After his heart stops, a spectral presence encourages him to confront his darkest memories by returning to a derelict military complex, where the sounds of the dead echo through abandoned halls.
First publish date: April 1, 2006
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: Gary Gibson
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