Green City Wars
Synopsis
In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals. In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers โ artificially enhanced animals who maintain their perfect green cities. The animalsโ number one rule: โdo not bother the humansโ. Yet, beneath this tranquil facade, a complex underworld of animal pโฆ In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals. In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers โ artificially enhanced animals who maintain their perfect green cities. The animalsโ number one rule: โdo not bother the humansโ. Yet, beneath this tranquil facade, a complex underworld of animal politics, crime and conflict thrives. Enter Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator. Until now, his biggest problem has been a lack of work. Now, his work may get him killed. His latest case? Finding a fugitive mouse scientist. But powerful forces are also after Doctor Meece, and theyโre willing to kill for his secrets. Can Skotch navigate this treacherous web, outsmart rat gangsters, beat a deadly weasel assassin and keep his pelt intact? More importantly, can he find his quarry before the elusive rodent breaks Rule One in the most apocalyptic way โ and shatters their fragile world. For those who loved John Scalzi's Starter Villain and Adrian Tchaikovsky's Service Model, Green City Wars is a crime-inspired adventure that will draw you deep into an incredible new world . . . * * * Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky โOne of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fictionโ โ Christopher Paolini โFantastic and highly imaginative' โ Peter F. Hamilton โPicking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happyโ โ John Scalzi โAn intriguing puzzle with plenty of thrillsโ โ The Guardian
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