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We could tell you about the bodies. We could tell you their names, where they were found, the states they were in. We could tell you about the suspects, too, the evidence, the investigators; join a few dots, even throw you a motive. But what would be the point? After all, you know these people. You went to school with them. We all did. So if you really knew them then, you’ll already have all the answers....
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Publisher's Summary
Million-copy-selling Chris Brookmyre takes his fiction further than ever before in this wildly inventive and sharply-plotted novel set in the unforgiving emptiness of space.
Longlisted for the Mcilvanney Prize for Crime Writing 2018
"This is as close to a city without crime as mankind has ever seen."
Ciudad de Cielo is the 'city in the sky', a space station where hundreds of scientists and engineers work in earth's orbit, building the colony ship that will one day take humanity to the stars.
When a mutilated body is found on the CdC, the eyes of the world are watching. Top-of the-class investigator, Alice Blake, is sent from Earth to team up with CdC's Freeman - a jaded cop with more reason than most to distrust such planetside interference.
As the death toll climbs and factions aboard the station become more and more fractious, Freeman and Blake will discover clues to a conspiracy that threatens not only their own lives, but the future of humanity itself.
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"Fascinating, fast-paced but thoughtful." (Iain M. Banks)
"Razor sharp." (The Big Issue)
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- Skegg
- 19-11-2017
Well worth trying if you like recent Brookmyre
i was a bit in two minds about this, i read a lot of thrillers and mystery. I do occasionally go for a sci-fi or fantasy title, especially liking the expanse series by James A Corey (for other fans, Detective Miller would happily fit in with Brookmyre`s characters!).
With this in mind, i really enjoyed the book. Brookmyre presents his usual brand of richly detailed anti-heroes and throws them onto a space station. There is some dark humour along the way, a twisty plot and some morals to ponder, so once you get over the space station, it is basically what he usually produces!
There are no lazer guns, aliens and the like. This is a mystery in space. I suspect that it will be accessible by both mystery and sci-fi fans alike. It falls into that rare category of being well written and accessible Sci-Fi, and for that alone it is probably worth a look.
Brookmyre fans, keep an open mind, it is worth giving a chance. Although it is probably not for everyone, i am hoping that this is not the last we see of Nicky Fix and her world.
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- Boggy of Bucks
- 23-11-2017
Top Quality SciFi
Not only is this one of the best Chris Brookmyre novels, it is an excellent sci-fi work and can be ranked with the greats. It offers a glimpse into an entirely believable near future set in a city in near Earth orbit. The tech details are intriguing and credible. The storyline twists and turns and surprises. Top marks too to the excellent narration.
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- Sean Dynan
- 14-02-2018
Disappointed...
Would you try another book written by Chris Brookmyre or narrated by Robin Miles?
No, I don't think so. The narrator was okay but the author left me disappointed.
What was most disappointing about Chris Brookmyre’s story?
Too many clichés, too unbelievable and plot too lightweight for the rich backdrop of a giant space station.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
The narrator did a good job overall but I wasn't a fan of her using old school street accents from the likes of Kojak or Columbo.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Places in the Darkness?
No spoilers from me!
Any additional comments?
The seedy underworld scenario was just too unbelievable for me, given where the story is set. And the good cop / bad cop cliché was the final straw. I'm going to ask for a refund on this one.
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- Graham. Cox
- 13-12-2017
Hooked on Brookmyre
So far my genre has been Crime and Thriller but was getting fed up with plodding detectives. I looked around for a writer of wholesome stories and found Chris Brookmyre. what a find. This story with an unusual setting held me and carried me along at an unflagging pace. The story is well plotted and totally believable. The narrator was brilliant. All in all a superb read which I could not put down. Just finished Black Widow with equal satisfaction.
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- Johnny
- 21-11-2017
Good story
This is a good story re realistic future some of the technologies they are playing around with today and all-female cast that does not detract from the story there is male characters but not important once the female rolls being masculine and feminine enjoying and intelligent well worth a listen
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- 13-03-2018
Icky Sticky and...
Bloody and crude. No likeable characters. Good setting. Terrific performance. Stuck it as long as I could, but...
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- Louise S.
- 24-01-2018
Classic Brookmyre
Got the book without listening to the preview, have to be honest found the readers voice a bit grating but after a few sessions getting used to her I thoroughly loved this audiobook! Great story with so many twists and turns - Brookmyre at his best!
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- Dr
- 29-11-2017
Superb engaging book
Loved it, thought provoking as well as dramatic and gripping! fantastic.
Bookmyre at his best
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- Blackjack Belle
- 21-11-2017
please teach robin how to pronounce glenfiddich !
i was surprised with Brookmyres switch completely away from his tartan noir. Thoroughly enjoyed it
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- ANTHONY MEADE
- 14-12-2018
Great first trip to space
Loved this first trip into the scifi genre but missed the usual Brookemyre black humour. Still great story excellently narrated & I hope he gives scifi another shot soon.