Altered Carbon is a three-book series written by Richard K. Morgan that takes readers on an intense and thrilling journey into a future where technology has changed what it means to be human. With a blend of science , mystery and action ,this series is sure to captivate fans of all three genres.

The first book in the series, also titled Altered Carbon, introduces readers to Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier and criminal who is brought back to life after 250 years in a new body. In this future, human consciousness is stored on "stacks," small devices implanted in the neck that can be transferred between bodies. Kovacs is brought back to life by a wealthy man named Laurens Bancroft, who wants him to investigate his own murder. Bancroft believes he was killed but cannot remember anything from the night of his death due to a backup glitch in his stack. Kovacs must navigate a web of intrigue and danger to uncover the truth about Bancroft's murder and the motives behind it.

The second book, Broken Angels, takes place thirty years after the events of Altered Carbon. Kovacs is now working as a mercenary and is hired by a corporate entity to retrieve an alien artefact from a planet that was destroyed in a brutal war. Along the way, Kovacs reunites with an old friend and encounters a mysterious woman with a dark past. The mission quickly becomes complicated, and Kovacs must fight his way through dangerous territory to retrieve the artefact and uncover the secrets it holds.

The third and final book in the series, Woken Furies, sees Kovacs return to his home planet of Harlan's World after years spent away. He finds the planet in turmoil, with a rebellion brewing against the ruling Protectorate. Kovacs becomes embroiled in the conflict and begins to uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the entire planet. Along the way, he also reconnects with people from his past and confronts his own personal demons.

Author: Richard Morgan
Format: Paperback