First published 1993
In a high-tech tomorrow, a hardboiled private eye takes on twisted cases that blur the line between reality and illusion. When a wealthy client's daughter vanishes, the detective must navigate a neon-tinged cityscape of advanced A.I., virtual realities, and corporate conspiracies to uncover the truth. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to rewrite the very nature of consciousness. With time running out, he must confront his own clouded past to stop the unthinkable. In the end, the case forces him to question the nature of identity, memory, and what it means to be human.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, thriller, cyberpunk
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: detective-noir, hardboiled
Setting: Neon-Tinged Cityscape
Period: High-Tech Tomorrow
Mass Market Paperback · Roc