The Prefect
Ratings49
Average rating4.2
15
Ratings49
Average rating4.2
Prefect Tom Dreyfus investigates a murderous attack on one of the space habitats of the Glitter Band--a crime that has left nine hundred people dead--and uncovers a plot by a mysterious entity seeking total control of the region.
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Great story, world building and plot, lots to digest in the first 100 pages but it's worth it
A great blending of classic detective story, very relevant social commentary, and true thought-provoking science fiction equal to any of the greats of the genre.
The story follows Tom Dreyfus, a policeman who loves two things, tea and democracy. The story takes place in an imagined future in which information technology has allowed referendums to become routine. Dreyfus as a Prefect (a policeman of this society) sees himself as a guardian of democracy who protects the will of the people, an admirable position, except for a one thing: What happens when democracy is wrong?
I strongly recommend this series.
Book club pick. I think I would have liked it better if not audio.
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