We Lived on the Horizon

Saint Enita Malovis is dissatisfied with the expectations her status conveys. Born into luxury, her ancestors helped build the city of Bulwark, which protects its inhabitants from the many dangers of the surrounding land. She prefers being useful, creating new organs and limbs, and artfully installing them for those who cannot afford an ordinary hospital. Boredom leads to building a body for her in-house AI, Nix, so they can carry on her trade when Enita dies. When another Sainted is murdered, information is wiped from city systems at a dizzying pace, and Enita and Nix’s investigation into this mystery thrusts them into peril. Artfully describing the world of Bulwark, its systems and inhabitants, Swyler (Light from Other Stars) provides an engrossing character-driven story that, while featuring advanced technologies, is not bogged down by technical jargon. The fears, passions, and hopes of the characters are at the heart of the tale, making it a great title for those who are new to the genre and avid science fiction readers alike.