{"product_id":"the-murderers-lament-hardcover","title":"The Murderer's Lament - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Wrightson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJustice Has Never Been More Dangerous.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cluster's Synod is preparing to decide whether humanity will be welcomed into its ranks. For some, the vote promises a new era of unity. For others, it represents an existential threat that must be stopped at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSedna has spent her life as an assassin. Now, as an investigator, she is invited to the estate of Sienyd, a former client whose vote could determine humanity's fate. She expects political maneuvering and bitter rivalries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat she doesn't expect is murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSienyd knows someone wants him dead. Before long, his fears become reality, leaving Sedna with a final request-uncover the truth and bring his killer to justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo solve the crime, Sedna must join forces with Ajax, a Kavki Synod Enforcer. Together, they discover every guest has a secret, every alliance conceals a hidden agenda, and anyone could be the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Synod vote draws closer, Sedna and Ajax must unravel a conspiracy before the killer strikes again. Because the truth behind the murders could determine not only who controls the Cluster, but whether humanity has a future within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gripping third entry in Thomas Wrightson's acclaimed Cluster Cycle delivers a heady cocktail of science fiction, mystery, and political intrigue-where betrayal is universal and justice comes at a deadly price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68368898293981,"sku":"9798892991926","price":41.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/zCQGt_S29y9798892991926.webp?v=1793436660","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-murderers-lament-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}