{"product_id":"dark-state","title":"Dark State","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eDark State is the second book in the thrilling series set in the same world as Charles Stross' Merchant Princes series. It follows Empire Games and is set in a parallel world where America is experiencing its first technological revolution, while the United States is a hi-tech police state. Miriam Burgeson's America is heading for civil war, but a high-profile defection might avert it. Rita Douglas, a rival US spy, arrives during this turmoil and discovers that Miriam is her birth mother, changing her own mission irrevocably. The United States also discovers another parallel earth, and the remains of an advanced society, which could be destroyed by Rita's people. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 August 2018\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark State is the captivating sequel to Charles Stross' enthralling Merchant Princes series, set in the same captivating world. This thrilling installment follows the events of Empire Games, where the delicate balance of peace is on the verge of collapse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the near future, one America is undergoing its first technological revolution, while in a parallel universe, the United States has transformed into a high-tech police state. However, these two timelines are on the precipice of a catastrophic collision. Miriam Burgeson's America is teetering on the edge of civil war, but a high-profile defection has the potential to avert this impending crisis if only Miriam and her agents can orchestrate it in time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Rita Douglas, a rival US spy, arrives at this tumultuous time. Rita's world is turned upside down when she discovers that Miriam is her birth mother, altering her own mission and purpose irrevocably. Furthermore, the United States uncovers the remnants of an advanced civilization on another parallel earth. Something catastrophic destroyed this civilization, and Rita's people are poised to awaken it, bringing about dire consequences for two worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark State is a masterfully written novel that delves deep into the complexities of politics, technology, and human relationships. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction and political intrigue, as it offers a thought-provoking exploration of the potential consequences of our actions and the fragility of the world we live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 197 x 23 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781447247586\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Stross","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100767088890,"sku":"9781447247586","price":10.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/a612456d9e21174c345ac2b825ecbecd.jpg?v=1629600063","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/dark-state","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}