Inscape
Book One
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:22nd Jul '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In Inscape, Tanta's first mission spirals into chaos, revealing a conspiracy that tests her loyalties and challenges her perception of trust in a corporate-dominated world.
In Inscape, readers are thrust into a gripping dystopian future where corporate power reigns supreme and individual freedoms are a mere illusion. The story follows Tanta, a young operative trained for her first mission, which quickly escalates into a nightmare. Tasked with retrieving a stolen hard drive from the dangerous unaffiliated zone outside InTech's borders, Tanta faces unexpected challenges that turn her seemingly straightforward assignment into a fight for survival. The loss of her colleagues in a surprise attack leaves her questioning not just her mission, but the very fabric of the world she inhabits.
As Tanta digs deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of deceit that forces her to confront her own loyalties. Partnered with a colleague whose past is shrouded in mystery, she navigates a landscape filled with hidden agendas and moral dilemmas. The chilling plausibility of Inscape serves as a reflection of our current reality, making readers ponder the implications of unchecked corporate influence on society.
With its masterful pacing and vivid imagination, Inscape captivates from the first page to the last. The narrative not only entertains but also prompts thoughtful discussions about trust, betrayal, and the cost of ambition in a world dominated by corporations. This debut SF thriller is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction and those who enjoy a story rich with twists and turns.
In Tanta's world, warring corporations battle over the ruins of our civilisation. This is cyberpunk rebooted. Upload this now * Stephen Baxter *
Louise Carey's dystopian future is chillingly plausible . . . It is a rare gift for a book to be a warning, an adventure, a stark reminder of the fragility of the world we hold dear, and a thrilling ride that catches you by the heart and keeps you enthralled and guessing to the end * Claire North *
Deftly written, masterfully paced, vividly imagined, and absolutely gripping from the first page to last . . . Inscape is a total blast. Calling Hollywood: here's your next big streaming hit * Joe Hill *
A propulsive thriller plot filled with great twists and reversals. * SFX Magazine *
A page-turning thriller. * The Guardian *
SF that rockets along * Live Otherwise blog *
The pace is cracking, the writing immersive, the action sequences excellently visual, and the characters are solid and relatable. * Fantasy Book Nerd *
Manages to grip and entertain from the beginning and carves its own identity...INSCAPE is satisfying and page turning. * Fright Fest *
A cool, classy, cyberpunk riff on the old cold war spy thriller * Financial Times *
This is dystopian espionage cyberpunk, and it's very compelling * Concatenation *
A high octane, cyberpunk-flavoured adventure * Washington Post *
ISBN: 9781473229990
Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 30mm
Weight: 300g
432 pages