Iron Sunrise

In a post-singularity future where humanity spans multiple star systems under the watchful eye of a powerful artificial intelligence, a planetary catastrophe strikes the world of New Moscow. Survivors accuse their neighbors on New Drezden of launching the devastating attack, setting off preparations for a retaliatory war. As armed drone bombers head toward their target, investigators race to uncover whether another force orchestrated the destruction. The story follows political intrigue and complex interstellar conflict against a backdrop of advanced technology.

by Charles Stross

Ace Books · First published 2004 · 355 pages