Feersum Endjinn

In this thrilling narrative by Iain M. Banks, the imminent demise of Count Sessine sets the stage for a dramatic transformation on the brink of chaos. As Chief Scientist Gadfium awaits a pivotal message from the enigmatic Plain of Sliding Stones, Bascule the Teller delves into the depths of a crypt in search of an ant, revealing the interconnected fates of characters amidst an impending upheaval. The vast walls of Serehfa Fastness stand watch as an emissary arrives, poised to alter their destinies forever.