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A blistering cyber-noir detective thriller set in the neon-drowned vertical sprawl of Omn City — where the dead don’t stay dead, and truth is a black-market commodity.

Dax Vector is an ex-Bureau “truthhunter” — a man who can illegally sync his mind to the memories of corpses. It’s a talent that cost him everything.

When Marla Quen, a high-ranking neurotheory scientist at mega-corp Ash & Indigo, is murdered with her entire mind erased, Dax is hired off-books by her sister.

His first mind-sync reveals something impossible.

Marla knew her killer. She smiled at him.

What follows is a descent into the ghost economy — where stolen personalities are traded like currency, resurrection technology is being tested on living citizens, and the conspiracy is not about cheating death…

…it’s about monetising human identity.

This is not cyberpunk for the sake of style — this is cyberpunk where the horror is plausible.

Core Elements

Tone: Blade Runner meets Neuromancer meets True Detective

Protagonist: Dax Vector — world-weary, ethically broken, still dangerous

Antagonist: Kasian Vale — a resurrected ghost… who was supposed to be dead forever

Threat: Lazarus Track — AI-grown resurrection protocol, capable of rewriting souls

Narrative: Gritty. Adult. Psychological. Minds are hacked like servers. Identities erased. Cities running on human ghosts.

Theme: If death ends consequence… what keeps humanity human?

It’s violent. It’s philosophical. It’s deeply cinematic.

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A blistering cyber-noir detective thriller set in the neon-drowned vertical sprawl of Omn City — where the dead don’t stay dead, and truth is a black-market commodity.

Dax Vector is an ex-Bureau “truthhunter” — a man who can illegally sync his mind to the memories of corpses. It’s a talent that cost him everything.

When Marla Quen, a high-ranking neurotheory scientist at mega-corp Ash & Indigo, is murdered with her entire mind erased, Dax is hired off-books by her sister.

His first mind-sync reveals something impossible.

Marla knew her killer. She smiled at him.

…it’s about monetising human identity.

This is not cyberpunk for the sake of style — this is cyberpunk where the horror is plausible.

Core Elements

Tone: Blade Runner meets Neuromancer meets True Detective

Protagonist: Dax Vector — world-weary, ethically broken, still dangerous

Antagonist: Kasian Vale — a resurrected ghost… who was supposed to be dead forever

Threat: Lazarus Track — AI-grown resurrection protocol, capable of rewriting souls

Narrative: Gritty. Adult. Psychological. Minds are hacked like servers. Identities erased. Cities running on human ghosts.

Theme: If death ends consequence… what keeps humanity human?

It’s violent. It’s philosophical. It’s deeply cinematic.

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Martin Swan is a prolific British author whose work spans gripping detective fiction, historical thrillers and romance.

With a passion for storytelling that blends classic intrigue with contemporary themes, Martin has created a diverse body of work—from sharp-witted detective series and espionage-driven narratives to relationship guides and self-improvement books. His fiction often draws inspiration from timeless storytelling traditions while delivering fast-paced, immersive plots for today's readers.

A firm believer in the power of digital publishing, Martin is also deeply involved in creating accessible content for readers worldwide, producing ebooks, audiobooks, and online resources that reflect the evolving way people read and learn.

Whether crafting compelling mysteries or practical guides, his mission is simple:

to entertain, inform, and create stories and ideas that stay with you long after the final page.

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