First published 2013
Derec opens his eyes inside a rescue capsule on a desolate frozen asteroid. His memory has vanished completely. He cannot recall his name or anything about his past life. The asteroid's only residents are mining robots that endlessly search the surface for some unknown treasure. These mechanical inhabitants view Derec as an unwelcome disruption to their operations. Determined to discover who he really is, Derec focuses all his energy on finding a way off this icy prison. His quest for identity will lead him on an extraordinary adventure to an incredible city that surpasses all imagination, a place where robots alone govern and populate every corner of this automated paradise.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, quest-for-identity
Setting: Asteroid, Automated Paradise
256 pages · Paperback · Tombooktu