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Cryoburn follows the adventures of Miles Vorkosigan, who finds himself on a planet where cryogenic freezing is a popular option for dealing with death. As he investigates a mystery surrounding frozen citizens and sinister corporate agendas, Miles must navigate political intrigue and ethical dilemmas. This sci-fi narrative blends suspense with reflective themes on life and mortality.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of science fiction with witty and engaging characters. Set in a universe where cryopreservation raises societal and ethical issues, this captivating tale follows a hero navigating intrigue and danger with clever problem-solving and dry humour. Fans of thought-provoking narratives combined with action and personal relationships will find this story especially compelling.

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Kibou-daini is a planet obsessed with cheating death. Barrayaran Imperial Auditor Miles Vorkosigan can hardly disapprove - he's been cheating death his whole life. But when a Kibou-daini cryocorp attempts to expand its franchise into the Barrayaran Empire, Emperor Gregor dispatches his top troubleshooter Miles to check it out.

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Miles Vorkosigan is back!

Kibou-daini is a planet obsessed with cheating death. Barrayaran Imperial Auditor Miles Vorkosigan can hardly disapprove — he's been cheating death his whole life, on the theory that turnabout is fair play.

But when...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781439133941

Publisher: Baen Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Baen Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

About the Author

A science fiction and fantasy legend, Lois McMaster Bujold has won seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Her Miles Vorkosigan saga is a massively popular science fiction mainstay. Her many New York Times bestsellers include series entries Cryoburn, Diplomatic Immunity, and Captain Vorpatril's Alliance. In 2020, Ms. Bujold was named the 36th Damon Knight Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

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