Aurora Rising Book 1

In his novel set in the Revelation Space universe, award-winning author Alastair Reynolds combines elements of space opera, police procedural, and character study to create a captivating story. Tom Dreyfus, a Prefect working for the Panoply, is tasked with maintaining law and order in the Glitter Band, a collection of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. This area serves as a bustling center for a vast human interstellar empire that spans across multiple worlds.

Dreyfus finds himself faced with a challenging case: investigating a brutal attack on one of the habitats that results in the deaths of nine hundred individuals. However, as he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a sinister plot orchestrated by a mysterious entity who is determined to seize complete control of the Glitter Band. The stakes are high, and Dreyfus must race against time to unravel the conspiracy and prevent further chaos from engulfing the already fragile balance of power in the region. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, Dreyfus must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger in order to protect those he has sworn to serve.

As tensions rise and the true extent of the threat becomes apparent, Dreyfus is forced to confront his own beliefs and principles in order to confront the enemy within. Faced with impossible choices and ethical dilemmas, he must make decisions that will not only impact his own fate but also the future of the entire Glitter Band. In a world where trust is a rare commodity and danger lurks around every corner, Dreyfus must rely on his skills, intuition, and determination to uncover the truth and bring justice to those who have fallen victim to the darkness that threatens to consume them all.

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