Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 01 - Altered Carbon

Update: 2025-09-01

Description

Focusing on the initial experiences of Takeshi Kovacs upon his re-sleeving on Earth. The narrative follows Kovacs, an Envoy, as he is hired by Laurens Bancroft, a "Meth" (extremely wealthy and long-lived individual), to investigate Bancroft's own murder, despite the official ruling of suicide. The excerpts showcase futuristic technologies like "sleeves" (new bodies) and cortical stacks that store consciousness, allowing for resurrection and virtual interrogation. Kovacs navigates a complex world of corporate intrigue, police corruption, and personal vendettas, primarily interacting with Lieutenant Kristin Ortega and the mysterious Reileen Kawahara as he works to unravel the truth behind Bancroft's death and uncover a larger conspiracy. The text highlights Kovacs's cynical perspective and his past as a tactical marine on other "Settled Worlds," which influences his approach to the investigation and his interactions with the Earth-bound characters.

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