The Roots of Block 42

About this book

In the toxic-clouded megastructure of Vertica-7, Block 42 is an oasis of communal farming and shared warmth, defying the isolation mandates of the Regime. When Elder Mira, a beloved herbalist, is fatally poisoned, her death shatters the Garden Collective's peace. A trio of amateur sleuths—Talia Voss, a former archivist; Kael Ren, a cynical mechanic; and Soren Quill, a gentle storyteller—form the Harvest Circle to uncover the truth. As they investigate suspicious neighbors, audit ration logs, and piece together clues amidst potlucks and tea swaps, a secondary timeline reveals their shared history during the Greening Uprising fifteen years prior. The Circle must expose the killer and their Regime ties before Block 42 is quarantined, rallying their community to enforce restorative justice and secure their hard-won haven.

Book details

Genres:

Cozy Mystery, Dystopian Sci-Fi

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-27

Content rating:

PG