Altered Carbon is a science fiction novel written by Richard K. Morgan. It is 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. Altered Carbon combines elements of cyberpunk, noir, and detective fiction, and explores themes of identity, mortality, and the commodification of human bodies.
