In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals.
In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers - artificially enhanced animals who maintain their masters' perfect green cities. The animals' number one rule: 'do not bother the humans'. Yet, beneath this tranquil facade, a complex underworld of animal politics, crime and conflict thrives.
Enter Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator. Until now, his biggest problem has been a lack of work. Now, his work may get him killed. His latest case? Finding a fugitive mouse scientist. But powerful forces are also after Doctor Meece, and they're willing to kill for his secrets.
Can Skotch navigate this treacherous web, outsmart rat gangsters, beat a deadly weasel assassin and keep his pelt intact? More importantly, can he find his quarry before the elusive rodent breaks Rule One in the most apocalyptic way - and shatters their fragile world?
For those who loved John Scalzi's Starter Villain and Adrian Tchaikovsky's Service Model, Green City Wars is a crime-inspired adventure that will draw you deep into an incredible new world . . .
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Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky
'One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction'
- Christopher Paolini
'Fantastic and highly imaginative'
- Peter F. Hamilton
'Picking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happy'
- John Scalzi
'An intriguing puzzle with plenty of thrills'
- The Guardian
