Green City Wars | Adrian Tchaikovsky

Green City Wars

Accolades & Praise

• High Praise: Fellow sci-fi author John Scalzi calls Adrian Tchaikovsky "One of the best storytellers in the business."
• Critical Acclaim: Described as "Delightful and very funny" by New Scientist.
• Award-Winning Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Time won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.

Extended Synopsis

In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals. In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers—artificially enhanced animals who maintain their perfect green cities. Operating under the golden rule to 'Do Not Bother the Humans,' the animals maintain a tranquil facade. Yet beneath this surface, a complex underworld of animal politics, crime, and conflict thrives.

Enter Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator whose biggest problem was once a lack of work. Now, his latest case might get him killed. Hired to find a fugitive mouse scientist, Skotch quickly learns that powerful forces are willing to kill for the rodent's secrets.

To keep his pelt intact, Skotch must navigate a treacherous web, outsmart rat gangsters, and beat a deadly weasel assassin. More importantly, he must find his quarry before the elusive rodent breaks Rule One in the most apocalyptic way—shattering their fragile world forever.

About the Author

Adrian Tchaikovsky is a highly acclaimed, award-winning author known for his inventive science fiction and fantasy narratives. His extensive body of work includes the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel Children of Time, as well as popular titles like Service Model, marking him as one of the preeminent storytellers in modern speculative fiction.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of John Scalzi's Starter Villain and Adrian Tchaikovsky's Service Model.
• Readers who enjoy hard-boiled mystery and detective fiction blended with creative hard science fiction.
• Enthusiasts of sci-fi noir and crime-inspired adventures featuring unique, non-human protagonists.

Bibliographic & Physical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the protagonist of the story?
The story follows Skotch, a freelance genetically-engineered raccoon investigator operating in the criminal underworld.

What are the "Little Helpers"?
"Little Helpers" are artificially enhanced animals designed to maintain the perfect green cities so that human inhabitants can live in total luxury.

What is the animals' absolute rule?
The golden rule for the animals is 'Do Not Bother the Humans.' Breaking this rule carries severe, potentially apocalyptic consequences.

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