book-informationAltered Carbon (4)AuthorRichard K. MorganGenreScience Fiction, Cyberpunk, Noir, ThrillerSynopsisIn a future where human consciousness can be digitized and downloaded into new bodies, ex-soldier Takeshi Kovacs is brought back after centuries to solve the murder of one of the wealthiest men in the solar system. As he navigates a world of corporate intrigue, virtual reality, and expendable bodies called "sleeves," Kovacs uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the foundation of this immortal society. This hard-boiled cyberpunk thriller combines noir detective fiction with cutting-edge transhumanist concepts.