{"product_id":"the-quantum-thief-9781250414489","title":"The Quantum Thief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning debut novel and a rollicking cyberpunk romp, \u003ci\u003eThe Quantum Thief\u003c\/i\u003e is a modern classic of science fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year in Science Fiction \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e's Best SF\/Fantasy Books of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. This new edition of \u003c\/i\u003eThe Quantum Thief\u003ci\u003e includes a new introduction by Roz Kaveney.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jean le Flambeur is a post-human criminal, mind burglar, confidence artist, and trickster. His origins are shrouded in mystery, but his exploits are known throughout the Heterarchy- from breaking into the vast Zeusbrains of the Inner System to stealing rare Earth antiques from the aristocrats of Mars. Now he's confined inside the Dilemma Prison, where every day he has to get up and kill himself before his other self can kill him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rescued by the mysterious Mieli and her flirtatious spacecraft, Jean is taken to the Oubliette, the Moving City of Mars, where time is currency, memories are treasures, and a moon-turned singularity lights the night. What Mieli offers is the chance to win back his freedom and the powers of his old self-in exchange for finishing the one heist he never quite managed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHANNU RAJANIEMI is from Finland and lives in California. He served as director of a think tank providing business services based on advanced math and artificial intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. in string theory.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52176248078610,"sku":"9781250414489","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ddfa8e60-1be7-47ca-a964-75e800e5cd36.jpg?v=1775559780","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-quantum-thief-9781250414489","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}