Undertow
Undertow by Elizabeth Bear, published by Bantam Books/Spectra in 2007, is a science fiction novel that immerses readers in a frontier world where secrets abound and survival is a constant struggle. The story follows André Deschênes, a hired assassin seeking redemption and a new purpose. He yearns to learn the art of conjuring, a skill that could alter his fate and the future of his oppressive environment, dominated by the Charter Trade Company.
In this edition, readers will explore the complexities of life in Novo Haven, a floating city rife with danger and intrigue. As André navigates his past and the challenges of his present, he becomes entwined in a brewing revolution that could change everything. The narrative delves into themes of freedom, manipulation of probability, and the harsh realities of a world where both humans and aliens must contend with tyranny. With 332 pages, this book offers a detailed exploration of its richly crafted setting and the characters striving for change.
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A frontier world on the back end of nowhere is the sort of place people go to get lost. And some of those people have secrets worth hiding, secrets that can change the future–assuming there is one. . . .
André Deschênes is a hired assassin, but he wants to be so much more. If only he can find a teacher who will forgive his murderous past–and train him to manipulate odds and control probability. It’s called the art of conjuring, and it’s André’s only route to freedom. For the world he lives on is run by the ruthless Charter Trade Company, and his floating city, Novo Haven, is little more than a company town where humans and aliens alike either work for one tyrannical family–or are destroyed by it. But beneath Novo Haven’s murky waters, within its tangled bayous, reedy banks, and back alleys, revolution is stirring. And one more death may be all it takes to shift the balance. . . .
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