Altered Carbon, written by Richard K. Morgan, is a cyberpunk noir novel set in a future where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies, known as sleeves. The story follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned private investigator, as he is hired to solve the murder of a wealthy man. As Kovacs delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and conspiracy that challenges his own understanding of identity and humanity.
