A Drowning in the Dunes

About this book

On the arid, sun-scorched colony world of Khamsin, water is the ultimate currency and dehydration is the standard execution. When a wealthy water-baron is found dead in an opulent, impossible drowning, the city's corrupt authorities pin the crime on a convenient scapegoat. Enter Kaelen Routh, a cynical moisture-salvager and former investigator who swore off the detective trade years ago. Forced out of retirement because the accused is his estranged brother, Kaelen must navigate a deadly maze of political intrigue, ruthless smugglers, and a looming environmental catastrophe. Aided by an idealistic archivist and pursued by an unrelenting magistrate, Kaelen's search for the truth unravels a sprawling conspiracy regarding the city's hidden subterranean reservoirs, forcing him to embrace the mantle of the hero he once discarded to save a city that left him to rot.

Book details

Genres:

Mystery, Science Fiction, Noir

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-29

Content rating:

R