The Fortunate Fall

In "The Fortunate Fall," a debut novel praised for its innovative vision, Maya Andreyeva is a reporter equipped with virtual-reality technology that broadcasts her experiences to millions. Set in a starkly reimagined future Russia, she uncovers a cover-up surrounding a massacre, revealing hidden secrets and buried memories manipulated by AI-controlled thought police. This compelling narrative explores themes of survival and betrayal in a world where thoughts and desires aren't safe. This new edition, part of the Tor Essential series, features an introduction by acclaimed author Jo Walton.