Queen of Angels

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Hugo Award Finalist: A near-future novel of artificial intelligence, human nature, and mass murder that succeeds on virtually every level (The New York Times Book Review).

In Los Angeles in 2047, advances in the science of psychology have made crime a rare occurrence. So its utterly shocking when eight bodies are detected in an apartment, and not long afterward the perpetrator is revealed as well: noted poet Emmanuel Goldsmith. The LAPDs Mary Choywho has had both her appearance and her police work enhanced by nanotechnologyis tasked with arresting the killer, while psychotherapy pioneer Martin Burke prepares to explore his mind. Meanwhile, Goldsmiths good friend and fellow writer reels at the newswhile, far from all of them, a space probe makes a startling discovery.

This excellent novel about technology, identity, and the nature of consciousness is a thought-provoking stunner by the Nebula Awardwinning author of the Eon series and the Forerunner Saga (Chicago Tribune).

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Greg Bear is the author of over twenty-five books, which have been translated into seventeen languages. He has won science fictions highest honors and is considered the natural heir to Arthur C. Clarke. The recipient of two Hugo Awards and four Nebula Awards, Bear has been called the best working writer of hard science fiction bythe Science Fiction Encyclopedia. Many of his novels, such asDarwins Radio, are considered to be classics of his generation. Bear is married to Astrid Andersonwho is the daughter of science fiction great Poul Andersonand they are the parents of two children, Erik and Alexandria. Bears recent publications include the thrillerQuantico and its sequel, Mariposa; the epic science fiction novel City at the End of Time;and the generation starship novelHull Zero Three.