The Technician

In Neal Asher's The Technician, the remnants of a fallen theocracy and the current Polity rule clash with rebellious factions led by the infamous Jeremiah Tombs, who has escaped captivity with a troubled mind. As Tombs' memories hold clues to a mysterious alien genocide, a cast of characters—including war drones, AI, and ex-rebels—join a quest to uncover hidden truths. Meanwhile, an awakening ancient mechanism in deep space signals a looming threat.