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Featured Sci-fi: The City Below (A 2603 Novel Book 1) by Kory M. Shrum

January 2, 2026 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi: The City Below (A 2603 Novel Book 1) by Kory M. Shrum

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A new science fiction thriller from the bestselling author of the Shadows in the Water series.

In the meticulously controlled world of Zone 2, Commander Grace Buteo has dedicated her life to keeping citizens safe from cybercrime, terrorism, and threats from the outer zones. But when an IED meant for Grace kills her husband and son, her belief in the city she protects begins to fracture.

Desperate for purpose, Grace immerses herself in a high-profile investigation: the theft of twenty-six artificial organs from a powerful genetic engineering corporation. What begins as a routine case soon exposes cracks in the city’s perfect façade—and raises unsettling questions about the people closest to her.

For fans of Philip K. Dick’s provocative science fiction and J.D. Robb’s In Death series, The City Below is a gripping blend of mystery, technology, and moral suspense.

Praise for The City Below

★★★★★ “Wow! Great read—an incredible amount of detail.”
★★★★★ “A powerful new science fiction novel featuring a strong female lead you can’t help but root for.”
★★★★★ “Rich, immersive worldbuilding with fully realized characters you instantly connect with.”
★★★★★ “A chilling blend of The Matrix and 1984.”
★★★★★ “Science fiction that captures the full scope of a future world.”
★★★★★ “A fantastic work of science fiction with a compelling hero—and anti-hero—to follow.”
★★★★★ “Captivating!”

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