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detective fiction futuristic hard-boiled mars mystery science

It is the year 2163. Earth has expanded its boundaries to the domed city of Hale on Mars. Hale was the first successful colony city on the red planet, and is now home to massive corporations, manufacturing centers, small and large independently owned businesses, and a thriving entertainment industry. The people of Hale were drawn from all corners of the Earth. The criminal element is as diverse as the people are. The justice system is managed by the privately owned Central Police.

We find Felix Rook, transgendered man, formerly the top inspector for the Hale Central Police, on suspension and pending termination for an incident on his most recent case that left eight civilians dead. He’s three days from being shipped back to Earth when his former boss shows up at his door to ask a favor. A young son of a powerful executive has been kidnapped and the powers that be have decided to call in all officers, suspended or not, to assist in the investigation.

With the help of the boy's android nanny, Felix is determined to use his final three days on Mars to find the kidnappers and safely recover the boy.All Rights Reserved

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Burnt Blood: The Werewolf Within by Demon_Wolf_Detective

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The Vandal's Shadow by andrew_nesser

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Targeted - A Cindy Powell Detective Story by SueLou66

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Death From Within by Kingofstillport

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Sometimes Friendship Dies by JadedSapphiree

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