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Synopsis
In a world renowned even within a galaxy full of wonders, a crime within a war. For one brother it means a desperate flight, and a search for the one - maybe two - people who could clear his name. For his brother it means a life lived under constant threat of treachery and murder. And for their sister, even without knowing the full truth, it means returning to a place she'd thought abandoned forever.Only the sister is not what she once was; Djan Seriy Anaplian has changed almost beyond recognition to become an agent of the Culture's Special Circumstances section, charged with high-level interference in civilisations throughout the greater galaxy.Concealing her new identity - and her particular set of abilities - might be a dangerous strategy, however. In the world to which Anaplian returns, nothing is quite as it seems; and determining the appropriate level of interference in someone else's war is never a simple matter.MATTER is a novel of dazzling wit and serious purpose. An extraordinary feat of storytelling and breathtaking invention on a grand scale, it is a tour de force from a writer who has turned science fiction on its head.
Matter: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This science fiction epic contains war violence, political assassination, murder plots, and complex moral questions about intervention in others' conflicts. Language and some adult situations are present.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love sprawling space opera with political intrigue and galaxy-spanning civilizations will be absorbed by this complex tale of siblings caught in war.