The Prefect (Prefect Dreyfus Emergency, #1)
by Alastair Reynolds
The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 9.9K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 410 pages.
About The Prefect
Tom Dreyfus is a Prefect, a policeman of sorts, and one of the best. His force is Panoply, and his beat is the multi-faceted utopian society of the Glitter Band, that vast swirl of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. These days, his job is his life.A murderous attack against a Glitter Band habitat is nasty, but it looks to be an open-and-shut case - until Dreyfus starts looking under some stones that some very powerful people would really rather stayed unturned. What he uncovers is far more serious than mere gruesome murder...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alastair Reynolds |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 410 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,946 |
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What genre is The Prefect?
The Prefect is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Prefect worth reading?
Based on 9.9K reader ratings, The Prefect has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Prefect?
The Prefect has 410 pages.
Who wrote The Prefect?
The Prefect was written by Alastair Reynolds. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Prefect?
The ISBN-13 for The Prefect is 9780575077160.0.
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