Takeshi Kovacs

In a future where consciousness can be stored and transferred, Takeshi Kovacs is hired to investigate the murder of a wealthy man who has been 're-sleeved' into a new body. This novel explores the implications of immortality and identity, as Kovacs navigates a world filled with political intrigue and moral ambiguity.

Set in a war-torn future, Takeshi Kovacs is drawn into a conflict over an ancient alien technology that could change the balance of power in the universe. This installment deepens the exploration of war, corporate greed, and the value of human life, while Kovacs grapples with his own past and ideals.

In the final chapter of the original trilogy, Kovacs returns to his home planet, Harlan's World, to confront his past and settle old scores. The novel challenges notions of justice and vengeance, as Kovacs must decide what legacy he wants to leave behind in a world where everything can be bought or sold.

This comprehensive edition includes all three novels in the Takeshi Kovacs series, providing readers with a complete journey through Kovacs' life and the complex world he inhabits. The collection highlights the evolution of its themes and character arcs.

In a different take on the Kovacs universe, this novel explores the implications of warfare and the human condition through the eyes of Takeshi Kovacs during an interstellar conflict. It reimagines the concept of soldiers as mere tools in a game played by the powerful.