Altered Carbon, written by Richard K. Morgan, is a transhumanist dystopian novel set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, known as sleeves. The story follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned private investigator, who is hired to solve the murder of a wealthy man. As Kovacs delves into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption, power struggles, and the dark side of immortality. Altered Carbon explores themes of identity, mortality, and the implications of a society where death is no longer permanent.
