by John Scalzi
First published 2019
FBI rookie Chris Shane has Haden's Syndrome—his mind is fully functional, but his physical body is paralyzed. Using advanced robotic "threeps" and human surrogates, he investigates murders in a technological landscape where human consciousness can inhabit multiple forms. When a prominent Haden is killed under mysterious circumstances, Shane must navigate a complex web of corporate interests, technological limitations, and deadly conspiracies. Each potential suspect brings new risks, and the line between victim and perpetrator blurs with every revelation. With limited time and even more limited physical mobility, Shane must solve the murder before the killer strikes again—and before powerful corporate forces can suppress the truth.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: near-future
524 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books