The Altered Carbon series, written by Richard K. Morgan, is a thrilling bioengineering science fiction series set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies. The first book, Altered Carbon, introduces the reader to a world where bioengineering has advanced to the point where human bodies, known as sleeves, can be replaced and upgraded. The series follows the adventures of Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned private investigator, as he navigates a world of intrigue, corruption, and bioengineered immortality.