Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1997
Publisher
Gollancz
Edition
New edition
ISBN-10
0752808621
ISBN-13
9780752808628
Description
In a dark and gritty future where the line between human and replicant is increasingly blurred, K. W. Jeter weaves a compelling narrative that continues the legacy of the Blade Runner universe. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling, neon-lit metropolis, the story follows the complex lives of both replicants and humans, each struggling for identity and purpose in a society that fears and despises them.
As tensions rise and conflicts ignite, the protagonist journeys through a world filled with moral ambiguity, where allies may quickly become adversaries. Encounters with iconic characters and thrilling chases through the city’s underbelly keep the reader on edge, while deeper philosophical questions about existence and consciousness emerge as themes. The battle for survival intensifies as the replicants begin to assert their rights, challenging the very foundations of what it means to be alive.
Jeter artfully blends science fiction with profound storytelling, creating an engaging exploration of humanity, freedom, and the nature of reality itself. As this gripping tale unfolds, readers are drawn into a vivid realm where every choice can have far-reaching consequences and the true essence of being human is constantly questioned.
As tensions rise and conflicts ignite, the protagonist journeys through a world filled with moral ambiguity, where allies may quickly become adversaries. Encounters with iconic characters and thrilling chases through the city’s underbelly keep the reader on edge, while deeper philosophical questions about existence and consciousness emerge as themes. The battle for survival intensifies as the replicants begin to assert their rights, challenging the very foundations of what it means to be alive.
Jeter artfully blends science fiction with profound storytelling, creating an engaging exploration of humanity, freedom, and the nature of reality itself. As this gripping tale unfolds, readers are drawn into a vivid realm where every choice can have far-reaching consequences and the true essence of being human is constantly questioned.
Genres
Science Fiction