Summerland
Summerland by Hannu Rajaniemi is a science fiction novel published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited on April 4, 2019. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in 1938, where death has transformed from a fearsome end into a commodity, with the British Empire exploiting the afterlife in a city known as Summerland, designed for the recently deceased.
Readers will encounter a world where the boundaries of life and death blur, as SIS agent Rachel White navigates the complexities of espionage in this new reality. With the Soviets also vying for control, Rachel’s pursuit of a Soviet mole leads her to make perilous choices that jeopardize her career. The story intricately weaves themes of action and adventure within a hard science fiction framework, exploring the implications of a society where murder is obsolete and the afterlife is a battleground for power.
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I burned through it . . . Great book: Tinker Tailer Soldier Spook’ Ian McDonald
Loss is a thing of the past. Murder is obsolete. Death is just the beginning.
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How do you catch a spy who’s already dead?
In 1938, death is no longer feared but exploited.
Since the discovery of the afterlife, the British Empire has extended its reach into Summerland, a metropolis for the recently deceased.
But Britain isn’t the only contender for power in this life and the next. The Soviets have spies in Summerland, and the technology to build their own god.
When SIS agent Rachel White gets a lead on one of the Soviet moles, blowing the whistle puts her hard-earned career at risk. The spy has friends in high places, and she will have to go rogue to bring him in.
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