
CryoBurn
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1439133948
ISBN 13: 9781439133941
Publication date: October 19th, 2010
Publisher: Baen
Pages: 345
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction, Business & Economics
On the planet Kibou-daini, life is a relentless quest to defy death, where advanced technology mingles with the desires of those determined to escape mortality. Miles Vorkosigan, the sharp-witted Imperial Auditor from Barrayar, finds himself embroiled in the complexities of this world. Tasked with investigating the intersection of morality and innovation, he must navigate a society that pushes the boundaries of ethics in the name of survival.
As Miles delves deeper, he discovers unsettling truths about the lengths to which people will go to prolong their existence. His unique perspective, shaped by his own life's challenges, allows him to see the intricacies of human desire against a backdrop of scientific ambition. In this gripping narrative, themes of life, death, and the very essence of what it means to be human intertwine, leading Miles on a path that could alter both his fate and that of Kibou-daini forever.
As Miles delves deeper, he discovers unsettling truths about the lengths to which people will go to prolong their existence. His unique perspective, shaped by his own life's challenges, allows him to see the intricacies of human desire against a backdrop of scientific ambition. In this gripping narrative, themes of life, death, and the very essence of what it means to be human intertwine, leading Miles on a path that could alter both his fate and that of Kibou-daini forever.