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The Apiarist
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 4 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The perfect blend of Isaac Asimov's logic and Dashiell Hammett's grit.
In the heart of a sterile, neon-lit future, an unlikely detective-a robot built for logic but burdened by a matrix of trust-must navigate the dark underbelly of the Underclass. What starts as a routine investigation into Signs of Abuse quickly spirals into a dangerous web of conspiracy involving addicts, a mysterious sister, and a 15-kilogram error that shouldn't exist.
From the eerie silence of an Infected Hive to the high-stakes tension of a classic Locked Room mystery, our protagonist must reconcile its programming with the harsh realities of a world that views its kind as mere property.
A gripping, hard-boiled sci-fi mystery that asks: In a world of cold calculations, what does it truly mean to be human?
Inside this hard-boiled sci-fi mystery:
A human-looking robot detective struggling with a matrix of trust.
A locked-room murder in the high-stakes environment of a space station garden.
The unsettling mystery of a 15-kilogram disc and a hidden conspiracy.
Perfect for readers who want a fast-paced, standalone noir with a technological twist.
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