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Altered Carbon

In this futuristic setting, humans have the ability to transfer their consciousness to new bodies, known as 'sleeves.' The story follows a former soldier turned investigator as he navigates a complex world of politics, technology, and moral dilemmas in a quest to solve a murder. more

Author

Richard K. Morgan
Richard K. Morgan

Richard K. Morgan is a renowned science fiction author from the United Kingdom, born in 1965. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the future. Morgan's representative works include 'Altered Carbon' and the 'Market Garden' series, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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