The most famous, widely acclaimed and popular of all sf novels NAMED ONE OF THE BBC's 100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD 'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST
A brilliant new mystery from the author of THE PREFECT. Featuring Inspector Dreyfus - one of Alastair Reynolds most popular characters - this is a fast paced SF crime story, combining a futuristic setting with a gripping tale of technology, revolution and revenge.