Nightwatch on the Hinterlands

In this captivating sci-fi mystery set in the universe of Rory Thorne, Lieutenant Iari discovers a murder involving an unlikely suspect: a repurposed riev, a battle-mecha thought incapable of violence. Teaming up with Gaer, an ambassador who secretly operates as a spy, they uncover layers of intrigue as they investigate the riev's actions, which may be tied to a more sinister agenda. Their quest reveals that the true threat extends beyond a single murder, potentially unleashing horrors reminiscent of a past war.