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The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds. Very well crafted. The usual good-guys-bad-guys shtick.
Ryan_m_b said:model their politics on US Federalism or the Roman Empire.
The plot of "The Prefect" follows the story of Tom Dreyfus, a police officer in the Glitter Band, a collection of ten thousand habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. Dreyfus is tasked with investigating a series of seemingly unrelated crimes that turn out to be connected to a larger conspiracy involving a powerful corporation known as the Aurora Executive.
"The Prefect" is a thrilling sci-fi tale because it combines elements of mystery, action, and advanced technology in a unique and imaginative way. The story is set in a vast and complex world, filled with futuristic gadgets, artificial intelligences, and political intrigue, making it a thrilling and thought-provoking read.
The main character in "The Prefect" is Tom Dreyfus, a dedicated and determined police officer. Other important characters include Thalia Ng, Dreyfus's partner, Sparver Bancal, a former operative turned hacker, and Jane Aumonier, the leader of the Prefects, an elite police force in the Glitter Band.
Some key themes in "The Prefect" include the nature of justice and morality in a technologically advanced society, the power of corporations and their potential for corruption, and the importance of individual agency and free will in a world where technology can exert immense control over people's lives.
Yes, "The Prefect" is part of Alastair Reynolds's Revelation Space universe, which includes several other books and short stories set in the same fictional universe. However, "The Prefect" can be read as a standalone novel and does not require knowledge of the other books in the series to be enjoyed.