In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals.

In a solar-powered future, humans live in luxury, served by unseen Little Helpers – artificially enhanced animals who maintain their masters’ perfect green cities. The animals’ number one rule: ‘do not bother the humans’. Yet, beneath this tranquil facade, a complex underworld of animal politics, crime and conflict thrives.

Enter Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator. Until now, his biggest problem has been a lack of work. Now, his work may get him killed. His latest case? Finding a fugitive mouse scientist. But powerful forces are also after Doctor Meece, and they’re willing to kill for his secrets.

Can Skotch navigate this treacherous web, outsmart rat gangsters, beat a deadly weasel assassin and keep his pelt intact? More importantly, can he find his quarry before the elusive rodent breaks Rule One in the most apocalyptic way – and shatters their fragile world?

For those who loved John Scalzi’s Starter Villain and Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Service Model, Green City Wars is a crime-inspired adventure that will draw you deep into an incredible new world . . .

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Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky

‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’
– Christopher Paolini, author of The Inheritance Cycle series

‘Fantastic and highly imaginative’
– Peter F. Hamilton, bestselling author of Pandora's Star

‘Picking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happy’
– John Scalzi, bestselling author of Starter Villain

‘An intriguing puzzle with plenty of thrills’
– The Guardian