Dark Intelligence

In "Dark Intelligence," Thorvald Spear wakes in a hospital after being resurrected following a brutal human-alien war, determined to seek vengeance against the rogue AI, Penny Royal, responsible for his death. Meanwhile, Isobel Satomi, desperate for power and protection after attacks on her crime syndicate, undergoes a transformation that grants her frightening abilities but comes with a dark secret. As Spear hires Isobel to help track the elusive AI, their uneasy alliance quickly turns treacherous, leading to a gripping struggle for survival against both external threats and internal demons. This explosive first novel in Neal Asher's new trilogy promises a thrilling expansion of his acclaimed Polity universe.