First published 2017
The neon lights of Canto Bight cast their glow over marble floors where credits flow like water and fortunes change hands in seconds. This galactic Monte Carlo draws beings from across the stars to its opulent gaming tables and exclusive lounges. Four interconnected stories reveal the lives of those who inhabit this world of high stakes and higher risks. Casino workers, wealthy patrons, and ambitious outsiders navigate the treacherous social currents of a place where appearance matters more than truth. Each character faces moments that will determine their fate in this playground for the galaxy's elite. The stories explore what happens when ordinary beings encounter extraordinary wealth and the moral compromises required to survive in a world built on excess.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, moral-ambiguity
Setting: Canto Bight
295 pages · Hardcover · Random House Worlds