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    The City Within: A 2603 Novel, #2
    The City Outside: A 2603 Novel, #3
    The City Below: A 2603 Novel, #1
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    A 2603 Novel Series

    By Kory M. Shrum

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    About this series

    From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Dying for a Living and Shadows in the Water series, The City Outside is the breathtaking conclusion to Commander Grace Buteo's saga.

    He killed her husband and son. Now he wants her life.

    The rich and powerful don't play by the rules. Commander Grace Buteo knows this firsthand when the man who killed her family frames her for a crime she didn't commit.
     

    On his order, Grace is hunted down and captured. His lies and manipulation leave her with few people she can trust. He wants her to surrender. He wants her to die. She refuses and is left to the mercy of the court.
     

    Will she be exiled to the barren wasteland outside the protection of Zone 2, the only home she's ever known? Or will she finally get the justice she's risked everything for…

    With echoes of Philip K. Dick's mind-bending narratives and the intricate world-building reminiscent of Neal Stephenson, readers will be drawn into a compelling tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world fraught with danger and uncertainty.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKory M. Shrum
    Release dateDec 22, 2020
    The City Within: A 2603 Novel, #2
    The City Outside: A 2603 Novel, #3
    The City Below: A 2603 Novel, #1

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      The City Below: A 2603 Novel, #1
      The City Below: A 2603 Novel, #1

      The City Below: A 2603 Novel, #1

      Kory M. Shrum
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      A new science fiction thriller from the bestselling author of the Shadows in the Water series. Commander Grace Buteo protects Zone 2, a prosperous place thriving in part due to her diligent efforts to guard its citizens against cyber-attacks, identity theft, and security threats from the rogue terrorist cells plaguing the outer zones. But when her husband and son are killed in an IED explosion intended for Grace herself, her survivor's guilt nearly breaks her. She throws herself into her work, hoping to renew her sense of purpose and loyalty to the city she loves. She's given the opportunity when a high-profile genetic engineering company reports the theft of 26 artificial organs. But investigating this theft leads Grace to discover that her city—and her new assistant inspector—may not be as perfect as they seem…   If you're a fan of Philip K. Dick's thought-provoking sci-fi or Neal Stephenson's rich worldbuilding, then The City Below is a must-read. Don't miss this thrilling blend of mystery and science fiction, with a touch of romance that will captivate your imagination and challenge your vision of the future. Praise for The City Below ★★★★★ "Wow! Great read!!...what an incredible amount of detail." ★★★★★ "Following on the heels of her highly successful seven book series, "Dying For A Living", Kory M. Shrum once again presents us with another strong female character to root for in The City Below ★★★★★ "Kory's imagination is always one to count on to steal you away to deep, rich motifs of swirling surrealistic backdrops accompanied by fully developed and fleshed out characters that you instantly want to be friends with." ★★★★★ "The world of The City Below is a blend of elements from the Matrix and 1984…" ★★★★★ "Shrum has a unique talent, writing science fiction that captures the whole story of a future world." ★★★★★ "I already love one of Kory Shrum's series, but now I have another favorite hero/anti-hero to follow! A fantastic work of science fiction - can't wait to read the next book." ★★★★★ "Captivating!"

      A new science fiction thriller from the bestselling author of the Shadows in the Water series. Commander Grace Buteo protects Zone 2, a prosperous place thriving in part due to her diligent efforts to guard its citizens against cyber-attacks, identity theft, and security threats from the rogue terrorist cells plaguing the outer zones. But when her husband and son are killed in an IED explosion intended for Grace herself, her survivor's guilt nearly breaks her. She throws herself into her work, hoping to renew her sense of purpose and loyalty to the city she loves. She's given the opportunity when a high-profile genetic engineering company reports the theft of 26 artificial organs. But investigating this theft leads Grace to discover that her city—and her new assistant inspector—may not be as perfect as they seem…   If you're a fan of Philip K. Dick's thought-provoking sci-fi or Neal Stephenson's rich worldbuilding, then The City Below is a must-read. Don't miss this thrilling blend of mystery and science fiction, with a touch of romance that will captivate your imagination and challenge your vision of the future. Praise for The City Below ★★★★★ "Wow! Great read!!...what an incredible amount of detail." ★★★★★ "Following on the heels of her highly successful seven book series, "Dying For A Living", Kory M. Shrum once again presents us with another strong female character to root for in The City Below ★★★★★ "Kory's imagination is always one to count on to steal you away to deep, rich motifs of swirling surrealistic backdrops accompanied by fully developed and fleshed out characters that you instantly want to be friends with." ★★★★★ "The world of The City Below is a blend of elements from the Matrix and 1984…" ★★★★★ "Shrum has a unique talent, writing science fiction that captures the whole story of a future world." ★★★★★ "I already love one of Kory Shrum's series, but now I have another favorite hero/anti-hero to follow! A fantastic work of science fiction - can't wait to read the next book." ★★★★★ "Captivating!"

    • 2

      The City Within: A 2603 Novel, #2
      The City Within: A 2603 Novel, #2

      The City Within: A 2603 Novel, #2

      Kory M. Shrum
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      Fans of Cline's Ready Player One and Scalzi's Lock In will enjoy the riveting second installment of the series.   Commander Grace Buteo now knows why her husband and son were murdered, but her hunt for their killer is interrupted by a more urgent case.   When an anti-VR activist disappears, the last place his family expected to find him was CyTown Towers, a cyber living community.   As Grace and Assistant Inspector Heron Jane begin to unravel the mystery of his disappearance, a bigger crime and darker truth emerges—worse than any they could have imagined—leaving Grace to question everything she thought was real …

      Fans of Cline's Ready Player One and Scalzi's Lock In will enjoy the riveting second installment of the series.   Commander Grace Buteo now knows why her husband and son were murdered, but her hunt for their killer is interrupted by a more urgent case.   When an anti-VR activist disappears, the last place his family expected to find him was CyTown Towers, a cyber living community.   As Grace and Assistant Inspector Heron Jane begin to unravel the mystery of his disappearance, a bigger crime and darker truth emerges—worse than any they could have imagined—leaving Grace to question everything she thought was real …

    • 3

      The City Outside: A 2603 Novel, #3
      The City Outside: A 2603 Novel, #3

      The City Outside: A 2603 Novel, #3

      Kory M. Shrum
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      From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Dying for a Living and Shadows in the Water series, The City Outside is the breathtaking conclusion to Commander Grace Buteo's saga. He killed her husband and son. Now he wants her life. The rich and powerful don't play by the rules. Commander Grace Buteo knows this firsthand when the man who killed her family frames her for a crime she didn't commit.   On his order, Grace is hunted down and captured. His lies and manipulation leave her with few people she can trust. He wants her to surrender. He wants her to die. She refuses and is left to the mercy of the court.   Will she be exiled to the barren wasteland outside the protection of Zone 2, the only home she's ever known? Or will she finally get the justice she's risked everything for… With echoes of Philip K. Dick's mind-bending narratives and the intricate world-building reminiscent of Neal Stephenson, readers will be drawn into a compelling tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world fraught with danger and uncertainty.

      From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Dying for a Living and Shadows in the Water series, The City Outside is the breathtaking conclusion to Commander Grace Buteo's saga. He killed her husband and son. Now he wants her life. The rich and powerful don't play by the rules. Commander Grace Buteo knows this firsthand when the man who killed her family frames her for a crime she didn't commit.   On his order, Grace is hunted down and captured. His lies and manipulation leave her with few people she can trust. He wants her to surrender. He wants her to die. She refuses and is left to the mercy of the court.   Will she be exiled to the barren wasteland outside the protection of Zone 2, the only home she's ever known? Or will she finally get the justice she's risked everything for… With echoes of Philip K. Dick's mind-bending narratives and the intricate world-building reminiscent of Neal Stephenson, readers will be drawn into a compelling tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world fraught with danger and uncertainty.

    Author

    Kory M. Shrum

    Kory M. Shrum is author of the bestselling Shadows in the Water and Dying for a Living series, as well as several other novels. She has loved books and words all her life. She reads almost every genre you can think of, but when she writes, she writes science fiction, fantasy, and thrillers, or often something that’s all of the above.In 2020, she launched a true crime podcast “Who Killed My Mother?”, sharing the true story of her mother’s tragic death. You can listen for free on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. She also publishes poetry under the name K.B. Marie.When not writing, eating, reading, or indulging in her true calling as a stay-at-home dog mom, she can usually be found under thick blankets with snacks. The kettle is almost always on.She lives in Michigan with her equally bookish wife, Kim, and their rescue pug, Charley.Learn more at www.korymshrum.com where you can sign up for her newsletter and receive free, exclusive ebooks.

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