WHAT WE OWE THE DEAD

A gripping detective novel of philosophical fiction set in a dystopian surveillance society

In a desperate attempt to lower the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere, humanity has built cooling mega-siphons. These colossal structures now hold the last remnants of civilization. High above the scorching plains of Antarctica, in one of these vertical habitats, Security Captain Elevii A. Tarkka is tasked with a seemingly unremarkable investigation. As she delves deeper, however, she discovers something more sinister than she could have ever imagined.

What We Owe the Dead is a gripping detective novel set in a dystopian surveillance society. It is a philosophical fiction that explores the themes of personhood, the cultural significance of games, and our duties to the dead.