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A young man with a tragic past finds an unlikely protector in a strangely altered enforcer of his backwater town. In his immutable style, Edgar Award winner David Liss (The Peculiarites) incorporates the elements of a crime novel within a satirical combination of sci-fi, justice, and mercy in 21st-century America.
Who is Iliana Marek? Is she the bully who alongside her foster father Police Chief Bryce Hillard, controls and terrorizes Tylor, Florida? Or is she the reborn guardian angel of Dan Gibson, a social pariah responsible for the suicide of Faye Kristic, a death which he cannot remember ten years later.
Dan’s once-promising future is in tatters. He lives in an apartment on his estranged parents’ property, works at a convenience store with a terrible boss, and is addicted to prescription drugs. But ten years after Faye’s death, Iliana suddenly takes Dan’s side, and a lot of bad people start dying fast.
As Dan becomes entangled in the ensuing chaos, he needs to finally discover what part he played in the death of Faye Kristic, and why the changes to Iliana make her no longer entirely human.
In a novel as though Carl Hiaasen had collaborated with Michael Crichton, David Liss’s newest work is a powerfully astute, entertaining allegory right out of today’s headlines.
Who is Iliana Marek? Is she the bully who alongside her foster father Police Chief Bryce Hillard, controls and terrorizes Tylor, Florida? Or is she the reborn guardian angel of Dan Gibson, a social pariah responsible for the suicide of Faye Kristic, a death which he cannot remember ten years later.
Dan’s once-promising future is in tatters. He lives in an apartment on his estranged parents’ property, works at a convenience store with a terrible boss, and is addicted to prescription drugs. But ten years after Faye’s death, Iliana suddenly takes Dan’s side, and a lot of bad people start dying fast.
As Dan becomes entangled in the ensuing chaos, he needs to finally discover what part he played in the death of Faye Kristic, and why the changes to Iliana make her no longer entirely human.
In a novel as though Carl Hiaasen had collaborated with Michael Crichton, David Liss’s newest work is a powerfully astute, entertaining allegory right out of today’s headlines.
- GenresFictionMystery Thriller
304 pages, Paperback
Expected publication November 10, 2026
About the author
David Liss
145 books1,277 followersI am the author of thirteen novels, most recently The Peculiarities, a historical fantasy out in September 2021. I've also written numerous novellas and short stories. My previous books include A Conspiracy of Paper which was named a New York Times Notable Book and won the 2001 Barry, MacAvity and Edgar awards for Best First novel. The Coffee Trader was also named a New York Times Notable Book and was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the year’s 25 Books to Remember. Several of these books are currently being developed for television or film. I have also worked on numerous comics projects, including Black Panther and Mystery Men for Marvel, The Spider and Green Hornet for Dynamite, and Angelica Tomorrow.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this novel. I would describe the genre of this book as noir/light sci fi/super hero. It takes a lot of cues from all three without fully conforming to any of them. It is about Dan Gibson, a down and out resident of a corrupt Florida town, who is unknowingly involved in a much larger scheme. He befriends Iliana, who is not what she seems and decides to help him out. The relationship between Dan and Iliana is the best part of the book. This is a buddy picture where the two leads are actually buddies. It is wonderful to see the friendship blossom and to see Dan deal with his trauma. The sci fi element was the most hopeful I have read on this topic. The part I did not like was that book was divided into the acts of all superhero movies, which required some minor characters to behave in inconsistent ways that made no sense. The book also read like a screenplay, with a lot of dialogue and little sense of place. But that did move the story forward more quickly. All in all, a fun read.
September 29, 2026
First of all, thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review 💜
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek was such a surprise! ☺️
Sci-fi is not usually the genre I gravitate towards, so I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going into this one. But it completely caught me off guard in the best way.
The story is intriguing, the writing is fluid and it kept me hooked all the way to the end. I especially loved the subtle dark humor running through it. Just enough to give the story personality without taking away from the more serious moments.
It was different from what I normally read, and maybe that made me appreciate it even more. Sometimes stepping outside your usual genres really pays off 🙌🏻
A very enjoyable and unexpected 4 stars ⭐️
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek was such a surprise! ☺️
Sci-fi is not usually the genre I gravitate towards, so I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going into this one. But it completely caught me off guard in the best way.
The story is intriguing, the writing is fluid and it kept me hooked all the way to the end. I especially loved the subtle dark humor running through it. Just enough to give the story personality without taking away from the more serious moments.
It was different from what I normally read, and maybe that made me appreciate it even more. Sometimes stepping outside your usual genres really pays off 🙌🏻
A very enjoyable and unexpected 4 stars ⭐️
Did Not Finish
September 30, 2026DNF.. maybe I’ll come back to it. I thought it was a thriller, didn’t expect the sci-fi element. Not bad, but not what I’m looking for right now.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek starts like sci-fi and hits like noir. David Liss pulls a sharp pivot from a Terminator-style setup into a tense, character-driven crime story about guilt, survival, and clawing your way back from the margins.
Dan Gibson, a modern riff on Frank Bigelow from D.O.A., is frantic, unreliable, and completely compelling, a man marked by tragedy and running out of options. Opposite him, Iliana Marek evolves from threat to enigma to something far more human, anchoring a story that mixes conspiracy, corruption, and uneasy alliance. Even when the plot leans on a convenient turn, it pays it back with emotional weight.
Fast, unsettling, and hard to pin down, this is a genre-blender with real bite. Liss turns discomfort into momentum and delivers a story that sticks. Pick it up for the hook, stay for the characters, and don’t expect it to play by the rules.
Thanks to Kasey Lansdale at Tachyon Publications for this super-early look at David Liss’s latest.
Read the full book review over on Read @ Joe's
Dan Gibson, a modern riff on Frank Bigelow from D.O.A., is frantic, unreliable, and completely compelling, a man marked by tragedy and running out of options. Opposite him, Iliana Marek evolves from threat to enigma to something far more human, anchoring a story that mixes conspiracy, corruption, and uneasy alliance. Even when the plot leans on a convenient turn, it pays it back with emotional weight.
Fast, unsettling, and hard to pin down, this is a genre-blender with real bite. Liss turns discomfort into momentum and delivers a story that sticks. Pick it up for the hook, stay for the characters, and don’t expect it to play by the rules.
Thanks to Kasey Lansdale at Tachyon Publications for this super-early look at David Liss’s latest.
Read the full book review over on Read @ Joe's
September 29, 2026
*Thank you to the publisher and the author for providing me with an early copy in exchange for an honest review.*
3.5 stars
I have read six historical novels by David Liss and four of them comprise one of my favorite series: the Benjamin Weaver series. I love that setting and the way Liss wrote them to sound like they were written more in that time period. It’s on the basis of my enjoyment of those books that I requested an early copy of his newest book to review.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is not historical fiction, but set in modern day Florida. It’s about a guy named Dan who was (maybe?) the reason a young girl killed herself years ago. He lives as a bit of an outcast in his small town, struggling to get by, when he unexpectedly witnesses a double murder committed by a strange woman. This leads to a mystery involving more deaths, lots of money, confusion, mayhem, and an overturning of the perceived truth of the past.
I never actively try to solve a mystery as I’m reading (or watching) one. I might throw out a guess or two, but I prefer to just be swept along for the ride. Looking back, I don’t think you could solve this mystery, since some information is not shared until the end and some answers are never given. So as a mystery, it’s not for those who want to put on the deerstalker.
But as a ride into the mysterious…it’s pretty good. There are plenty of twists and revelations. I do think the pacing is too quick at times. Like we’ll get a big reveal and there’s a moment of acceptance before we’re off to the next reveal. I would’ve liked more time to sit and stew because I think there’s not enough time left to breathe and acclimate. It’s not that these big moments are undercut with poorly timed humor, which would’ve been its own problem. Instead I think these characters aren’t allowed the time to be changed by what’s happened because the next thing has already lit a fire under their butt.
This lack of change is most noticeable in the lead, Dan. He starts off fairly beaten down, dependent on his prescription drugs, and feeling like an overall pariah who can’t seem to get ahead in life because of what happened when he was younger. And that’s a fine starting point. But by the end, even after all the changes and dangerous situations he’s had to endure, he’s still acting like a bit of a loser and he hasn’t gained confidence or a re-enforced backbone. I’m not expecting him to be Jack Bauer by the end—whipping out pistols and negotiating with/outsmarting terrorists on an empty stomach—but I think he should’ve been fairly altered by these events. Aside from not taking his meds, he still comes across as basically the same shadow of a man as he was at the start. He’s an okay guy, but Liss’ characterization in the Benjamin Weaver books is much better.
Had I really given the impression of not being smart? This wasn’t my most pressing issue, but I was now worried that I’d been giving off stupid vibes my entire life without knowing it.
Iliana is the other main character and I won’t say exactly what her role is because it’s a spoiler. But she is a guide, of sorts, to Dan, and one of the few people who treats him as a friend. She has her own mystery to solve and it’s one of the ones that isn’t resolved, but for reasons I understand. I would’ve liked to see more of how she works and how she ended up where she is. She’s a rather lighthearted character, and a fighter, and I like that she and Dan trust one another and are good buddies by the end.
Some might think the themes of the book are maybe too heavy-handed. One of them is summed up in this line: How many people would still be alive if I’d shown a little understanding? I wasn’t bothered by the themes, but I do think that—going back to my point on the pacing—they could’ve been dealt with in greater depth. Dan feels tremendous guilt over the suicide of this girl because she came to him asking for some help and, due to previous encounters with her, he brushed her off. The way that guilt and the other emotional beats of the story are concluded feels skimmed over. That’s a shame because it is mostly in first person and when you have direct access to the lead’s brain, there should be more connection. Or maybe this is me just being a girl and looking for emotions in a mystery thriller, a genre not known for deep human expression.
I like how easy and quick it is to read. No, that’s not a contradiction to what I’ve already said. Sometimes short books can still feel really long and this one doesn’t. I wanted to keep reading. The dialogue made me chuckle a few times, which is always a perk for me. I’ll admit that I prefer the writing in the Benjamin Weaver books. But this breezier approach is perfectly fine and it’s nice to see an author do different things. As much as I crave a book that sounds like it was written in the 18th century, an author who can switch styles is nothing to sniff at.
But divorcing myself from those other books and just focusing on this one…it’s okay. One of those middle-of-the-road, I’ll-probably-forget-it, popcorn reads. And perhaps it’d be better if I hadn’t read it with the intention of reviewing it. If this was the first book of his that I’d read, I wouldn’t be reaching for more. Luckily I’ve already read most of his historical fiction books, which I can recommend.
3.5 stars
I have read six historical novels by David Liss and four of them comprise one of my favorite series: the Benjamin Weaver series. I love that setting and the way Liss wrote them to sound like they were written more in that time period. It’s on the basis of my enjoyment of those books that I requested an early copy of his newest book to review.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is not historical fiction, but set in modern day Florida. It’s about a guy named Dan who was (maybe?) the reason a young girl killed herself years ago. He lives as a bit of an outcast in his small town, struggling to get by, when he unexpectedly witnesses a double murder committed by a strange woman. This leads to a mystery involving more deaths, lots of money, confusion, mayhem, and an overturning of the perceived truth of the past.
I never actively try to solve a mystery as I’m reading (or watching) one. I might throw out a guess or two, but I prefer to just be swept along for the ride. Looking back, I don’t think you could solve this mystery, since some information is not shared until the end and some answers are never given. So as a mystery, it’s not for those who want to put on the deerstalker.
But as a ride into the mysterious…it’s pretty good. There are plenty of twists and revelations. I do think the pacing is too quick at times. Like we’ll get a big reveal and there’s a moment of acceptance before we’re off to the next reveal. I would’ve liked more time to sit and stew because I think there’s not enough time left to breathe and acclimate. It’s not that these big moments are undercut with poorly timed humor, which would’ve been its own problem. Instead I think these characters aren’t allowed the time to be changed by what’s happened because the next thing has already lit a fire under their butt.
This lack of change is most noticeable in the lead, Dan. He starts off fairly beaten down, dependent on his prescription drugs, and feeling like an overall pariah who can’t seem to get ahead in life because of what happened when he was younger. And that’s a fine starting point. But by the end, even after all the changes and dangerous situations he’s had to endure, he’s still acting like a bit of a loser and he hasn’t gained confidence or a re-enforced backbone. I’m not expecting him to be Jack Bauer by the end—whipping out pistols and negotiating with/outsmarting terrorists on an empty stomach—but I think he should’ve been fairly altered by these events. Aside from not taking his meds, he still comes across as basically the same shadow of a man as he was at the start. He’s an okay guy, but Liss’ characterization in the Benjamin Weaver books is much better.
Had I really given the impression of not being smart? This wasn’t my most pressing issue, but I was now worried that I’d been giving off stupid vibes my entire life without knowing it.
Iliana is the other main character and I won’t say exactly what her role is because it’s a spoiler. But she is a guide, of sorts, to Dan, and one of the few people who treats him as a friend. She has her own mystery to solve and it’s one of the ones that isn’t resolved, but for reasons I understand. I would’ve liked to see more of how she works and how she ended up where she is. She’s a rather lighthearted character, and a fighter, and I like that she and Dan trust one another and are good buddies by the end.
Some might think the themes of the book are maybe too heavy-handed. One of them is summed up in this line: How many people would still be alive if I’d shown a little understanding? I wasn’t bothered by the themes, but I do think that—going back to my point on the pacing—they could’ve been dealt with in greater depth. Dan feels tremendous guilt over the suicide of this girl because she came to him asking for some help and, due to previous encounters with her, he brushed her off. The way that guilt and the other emotional beats of the story are concluded feels skimmed over. That’s a shame because it is mostly in first person and when you have direct access to the lead’s brain, there should be more connection. Or maybe this is me just being a girl and looking for emotions in a mystery thriller, a genre not known for deep human expression.
I like how easy and quick it is to read. No, that’s not a contradiction to what I’ve already said. Sometimes short books can still feel really long and this one doesn’t. I wanted to keep reading. The dialogue made me chuckle a few times, which is always a perk for me. I’ll admit that I prefer the writing in the Benjamin Weaver books. But this breezier approach is perfectly fine and it’s nice to see an author do different things. As much as I crave a book that sounds like it was written in the 18th century, an author who can switch styles is nothing to sniff at.
But divorcing myself from those other books and just focusing on this one…it’s okay. One of those middle-of-the-road, I’ll-probably-forget-it, popcorn reads. And perhaps it’d be better if I hadn’t read it with the intention of reviewing it. If this was the first book of his that I’d read, I wouldn’t be reaching for more. Luckily I’ve already read most of his historical fiction books, which I can recommend.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
To be honest I am not a fan of Sci-Fi genre literature. However, having said that, I will admit to an occasional novel that piqued my interest, usually due to the characters or an especially good plotline. Combining Sci-Fi with Mystery infrequently works since one genre is about what might be and one is about what is.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is one of those novels that not only works but proves to be shockingly speculative while also firmly planted in reality. David Liss has been a favorite author of mine for years (Benjamin Weaver Series, The Coffee Trader, The Whiskey Rebels), and I worried about his move from Historical mysteries to a genre-blending thriller. But… The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is gripping and clever.
In this novel we find Dan, a small-town outcast who has been judged a villain for a high school mistake and has been bullied into self-doubt and shame for almost 10 years. Into his life comes locally-distained Iliana Marek, who has been cruel to him for years, but wait, now she saves his life and she is his protector? Is this the same Iliana Marek? Or is she now an amnesiac AI assassin? Wait, what? And who is trying to kill poor Dan?
The mystery here is quite engaging and keeps the reader guessing like a good mystery should. And yet part of the plot involves a character with super-human speed and strength. The characters shine in this story; the plot is fast, even involving a treasure hunt! All set in small-town Florida with its crooked cops, corruption and confused townsfolk who are witnessing this NEW Iliana Marek.
So much satire here – a nod to Carl Hiaasen and the Terminator at the same time! David Liss does not shy away from discomfort in his readers. And yet the friendship between Dan and Iliana is one of the truly touching aspects of the novel. I am amazed to say that I would like to read another Iliana Marek novel by David Liss. Unless he would prefer to write another historical mystery! Either way, David Liss makes my reading list.
My rating: 5 of 5
This ARC title was provided by Netgalley.com at no cost, and I am providing an unbiased review.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek will be published on October 13, 2026.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is one of those novels that not only works but proves to be shockingly speculative while also firmly planted in reality. David Liss has been a favorite author of mine for years (Benjamin Weaver Series, The Coffee Trader, The Whiskey Rebels), and I worried about his move from Historical mysteries to a genre-blending thriller. But… The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is gripping and clever.
In this novel we find Dan, a small-town outcast who has been judged a villain for a high school mistake and has been bullied into self-doubt and shame for almost 10 years. Into his life comes locally-distained Iliana Marek, who has been cruel to him for years, but wait, now she saves his life and she is his protector? Is this the same Iliana Marek? Or is she now an amnesiac AI assassin? Wait, what? And who is trying to kill poor Dan?
The mystery here is quite engaging and keeps the reader guessing like a good mystery should. And yet part of the plot involves a character with super-human speed and strength. The characters shine in this story; the plot is fast, even involving a treasure hunt! All set in small-town Florida with its crooked cops, corruption and confused townsfolk who are witnessing this NEW Iliana Marek.
So much satire here – a nod to Carl Hiaasen and the Terminator at the same time! David Liss does not shy away from discomfort in his readers. And yet the friendship between Dan and Iliana is one of the truly touching aspects of the novel. I am amazed to say that I would like to read another Iliana Marek novel by David Liss. Unless he would prefer to write another historical mystery! Either way, David Liss makes my reading list.
My rating: 5 of 5
This ARC title was provided by Netgalley.com at no cost, and I am providing an unbiased review.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek will be published on October 13, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Cool title, conspiracy podcast vibe, and concept. A main character is accused of causing a death he doesn’t remember, in part because the corrupt police beat him so badly they gave him a concussion. After seven years, things are worse for him, and he can’t tell what was a hallucination from an overdose of his meds. It may have to do with the last secret project called Fallen Angel by a tech billionaire who had a lot of Epstein parallels. The flow improved with once Iliana’s POV began. Reminded me a little of Terminator 2 and Jeff Goldblum’s Into the Night. They team up to do some detective work, which is fun for a bit. However the timing of yet another witness committing suicide after a phone call promising to reveal everything wasn’t believable. The tension unraveled for me when Iliana does detective work off-screen around chapter 34, pontificates that she knows all the secrets, but won’t share with the reader yet. I had to struggle to plow through the story of his arrest and lack of memory third time. The story had interesting twists but felt padded. Then when finally Dan gets a clue, he employs the same withholding pattern. Repeatedly. Ditto for the reporter. Annoyance eliminated my sympathy for all the characters. The treasure hunt eventually comes full circle, but I didn’t believe anything about the big confrontation at the end. Though the ultimate conclusion was satisfying. Based on my enjoyment of Mystery Men, I wanted to rate this higher, but the novel just needed too much work.
The biggest logic bumps evident in the opening:
+ Dan’s parents lost everything because he was sued. That doesn’t happen in Florida. It’s a big reason why all those billionaires (and I) moved there. Lawsuits cannot take away your primary home, car, or retirement, no matter how extravagant. I believe the technical term is “denial of pauperment.”
+ His denial of ever being at Kitchikuti digging seems odd because he had to shower due to the dirt and sweat. He probably also has physical evidence in the form of damaged clothes, sandburs and mosquito bites (both mentioned repeatedly in the text as only occurring there), and likely blisters from using the shovel for such a long time.
The biggest logic bumps evident in the opening:
+ Dan’s parents lost everything because he was sued. That doesn’t happen in Florida. It’s a big reason why all those billionaires (and I) moved there. Lawsuits cannot take away your primary home, car, or retirement, no matter how extravagant. I believe the technical term is “denial of pauperment.”
+ His denial of ever being at Kitchikuti digging seems odd because he had to shower due to the dirt and sweat. He probably also has physical evidence in the form of damaged clothes, sandburs and mosquito bites (both mentioned repeatedly in the text as only occurring there), and likely blisters from using the shovel for such a long time.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is a gritty sci-fi thriller about a broken young man named Dan Gibson who becomes tangled in a violent mystery.
This was such a strange, gritty, genre-blending ride. It combines crime thriller, sci-fi, satire, and psychological drama into a narrative that feels both chaotic and emotionally layered.
What really pulled me in was Dan. He’s messy, unreliable, stuck in addiction and guilt, and carrying the weight of a tragedy he can barely even remember anymore. Watching him get dragged deeper into the mystery surrounding Faye’s death and Iliana kept me completely invested. Iliana herself was one of the most interesting parts of the book. She shifts from terrifying to oddly sympathetic so gradually that you almost don’t notice it happening.
The story constantly feels off-balance in a way that works for the atmosphere. There’s violence, dark humour, corruption, conspiracy, and this underlying sadness running through everything. Even when the plot gets wild, the emotional core keeps it grounded.
Thank you so much Tachyon Publishing and David Liss for the #gifted earc!
All opinions are my own 🖤
This was such a strange, gritty, genre-blending ride. It combines crime thriller, sci-fi, satire, and psychological drama into a narrative that feels both chaotic and emotionally layered.
What really pulled me in was Dan. He’s messy, unreliable, stuck in addiction and guilt, and carrying the weight of a tragedy he can barely even remember anymore. Watching him get dragged deeper into the mystery surrounding Faye’s death and Iliana kept me completely invested. Iliana herself was one of the most interesting parts of the book. She shifts from terrifying to oddly sympathetic so gradually that you almost don’t notice it happening.
The story constantly feels off-balance in a way that works for the atmosphere. There’s violence, dark humour, corruption, conspiracy, and this underlying sadness running through everything. Even when the plot gets wild, the emotional core keeps it grounded.
Thank you so much Tachyon Publishing and David Liss for the #gifted earc!
All opinions are my own 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Received as a NetGalley arc in exchange for an honest review
I completely misinterpreted the synopsis and thought this was an occult noir in the vein of Sandman Slim. I soon realized my mistake and will read before I read in the future.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is a sci-fi thriller and an interesting addition to the genre. While I found that the tone bounced between biting humour and sleek action sequences, it didn't quite hit either target for me. However, the MC's journey is an interesting one. Liss explores the immense and gathering weight of depression, anxiety, and PTSD through a relatable character. While the events leading to the MC's misfortunes are dramatic, his struggles aren't romanticized as they are in many spy and cop dramas and thrillers. His feelings of loss and struggles to accept a way out carried the story for me.
I completely misinterpreted the synopsis and thought this was an occult noir in the vein of Sandman Slim. I soon realized my mistake and will read before I read in the future.
The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek is a sci-fi thriller and an interesting addition to the genre. While I found that the tone bounced between biting humour and sleek action sequences, it didn't quite hit either target for me. However, the MC's journey is an interesting one. Liss explores the immense and gathering weight of depression, anxiety, and PTSD through a relatable character. While the events leading to the MC's misfortunes are dramatic, his struggles aren't romanticized as they are in many spy and cop dramas and thrillers. His feelings of loss and struggles to accept a way out carried the story for me.
May 31, 2026
I was really looking forward to The Death and Birth of Iliana Marek and it didn’t disappoint. Blending science fiction with a small town mystery, it offered something refreshingly different from the usual thriller.
When Iliana Marek returns after her apparent death, the ripple effect on her family, friends and community creates a fascinating story.
The characters were well developed and I became invested in their relationships as their secrets began to surface. There were several twists and turns I genuinely didn’t see coming, and the story kept me guessing right to the end.
A thought provoking and original blend of sci-fi and mystery that stayed with me long after I finished.
With thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
When Iliana Marek returns after her apparent death, the ripple effect on her family, friends and community creates a fascinating story.
The characters were well developed and I became invested in their relationships as their secrets began to surface. There were several twists and turns I genuinely didn’t see coming, and the story kept me guessing right to the end.
A thought provoking and original blend of sci-fi and mystery that stayed with me long after I finished.
With thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
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