Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan is a gritty and noir-inspired cyberpunk 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 a murder case that leads him down a dangerous path of conspiracy and betrayal. With its hard-boiled detective narrative, thought-provoking exploration of identity, and immersive world-building, Altered Carbon is a must-read for fans of both cyberpunk and noir fiction.
