THIS DEBUT NOVEL BY AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE FICTION AUTHOR AND TECHNOLOGIST ROBERT P EDWARDS IS A DYSTOPIAN TECHNOTHRILLER ROLLERCOASTER RIDE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN. At the end of the 21st Century, humanity is enjoying a renaissance—or so it seems.

For the wealthy, a quantum biotechnology called Stem has eliminated disease and seamlessly integrates with The Web. So why are people dying?Amongst us live the Quants, a meld of robotics, AI, and quantum computing.

They carry out vital work in a world dependent on technology. Personal Quants can be built to order for the privileged few.

Sophie and her marine biologist father, Dr Christopher Reid, live in one of the few habitable zones left in the southern hemisphere. Like her mother, Sophie looks forward to a career in medicine while Chris works at the cutting edge of climate science.

Kazumi is the heir to the Mashimoto Corporation, a leading manufacturer of quantum technology. Kaz lives in New Tokyo, a Chinese megacity given to them after the Great Fall.

Mackenzie is the gifted daughter of technology billionaire Alistair “Ace” Abernathy. Ace is driven to make the world a better place.

Mac is leading the development of Serendipity, the first human colony in space. Love and loss will drive them together.

Across a world scarred and divided by climate change. Only together will they discover the terrifying truth about who is really behind the death of their loved ones.

"Exhibits rich worldbuilding, transporting readers into a meticulously crafted universe where environmental science, technological advancement, and societal issues intersect. " USA TODAY Bestselling Author Stacey Jaine.