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Green City Wars
- Author
- Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrator
- John Pirhalla
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 25 June 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals.
In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers – artificially enhanced animals who maintain their masters’ perfect green cities. The animals’ number one rule: ‘do not bother the humans’. Yet, beneath this tranquil facade, a complex underworld of animal politics, crime and conflict thrives.
Enter Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator. Until now, his biggest problem has been a lack of work. Now, his work may get him killed. His latest case? Finding a fugitive mouse scientist. But powerful forces are also after Doctor Meece, and they’re willing to kill for his secrets.
Can Skotch navigate this treacherous web, outsmart rat gangsters, beat a deadly weasel assassin and keep his pelt intact? More importantly, can he find his quarry before the elusive rodent breaks Rule One in the most apocalyptic way – and shatters their fragile world?
For those who loved John Scalzi’s Starter Villain and Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Service Model, Green City Wars is a crime-inspired adventure that will draw you deep into an incredible new world . . .
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Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky
‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’
– Christopher Paolini, author of The Inheritance Cycle series
‘Fantastic and highly imaginative’
– Peter F. Hamilton, bestselling author of Pandora's Star
‘Picking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happy’
– John Scalzi, bestselling author of Starter Villain
‘An intriguing puzzle with plenty of thrills’
– The Guardian
Critics Review
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Picking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happy
John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain
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Pirhalla’s narration easily differentiates a variety of animal gang leaders, henchmen, and more, each with their own cadence and accent...this animal-driven noir features a standout performance
Kirkus Review
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Brilliant science fiction and far-out world-building
James McAvoy
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One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction
Christopher Paolini, author of The Inheritance Cycle
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[Adrian Tchaikovsky] writes incredibly enjoyable sci-fi, full of life and ideas
Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls
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Details
- Author
- Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrator
- John Pirhalla
- Duration
- 12 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035045761
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Science fiction: cyberpunk / biopunk, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Narrative theme: animals
Synopsis
In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals.In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers – artificially enhanced animals who maintain their masters’ perfect green cities. The animals’ number one rule: ‘do not bother the humans’. Yet, beneath this tranquil facade, a complex underworld of animal politics, crime and conflict thrives.Enter Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator. Until now, his biggest problem has been a lack of work. Now, his work may get him killed. His latest case? Finding a fugitive mouse scientist. But powerful forces are also after Doctor Meece, and they’re willing to kill for his secrets.Can Skotch navigate this treacherous web, outsmart rat gangsters, beat a deadly weasel assassin and keep his pelt intact? More importantly, can he find his quarry before the elusive rodent breaks Rule One in the most apocalyptic way – and shatters their fragile world?For those who loved John Scalzi’s Starter Villain and Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Service Model, Green City Wars is a crime-inspired adventure that will draw you deep into an incredible new world . . .* * *Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’– Christopher Paolini, author of The Inheritance Cycle series‘Fantastic and highly imaginative’– Peter F. Hamilton, bestselling author of Pandora's Star‘Picking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happy’– John Scalzi, bestselling author of Starter Villain‘An intriguing puzzle with plenty of thrills’– The Guardian
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