The Apiarist, (Paperback)

<p><b>The perfect blend of Isaac Asimov's logic and Dashiell Hammett's grit.</b></p><p>In the heart of a sterile, neon-lit future, an unlikely detective-a robot built for logic but burdened by a "matrix of trust"-must navigate the dark underbelly of the "Underclass." What starts as a routine investigation into "Signs of Abuse" quickly spirals into a dangerous web of conspiracy involving addicts, a mysterious sister, and a 15-kilogram error that shouldn't exist.</p><p>From the eerie silence of an "Infected Hive" to the high-stakes tension of a classic "Locked Room" mystery, our protagonist must reconcile its programming with the harsh realities of a world that views its kind as mere property.</p><p><i>A gripping, hard-boiled sci-fi mystery that asks: In a world of cold calculations, what does it truly mean to be "human"?</i></p><p><b>Inside this hard-boiled sci-fi mystery: </b></p><ul><li><p><b>A human-looking robot detective</b> struggling with a "matrix of trust."</p></li><li><p><b>A locked-room murder</b> in the high-stakes environment of a space station garden.</p></li><li><p><b>The unsettling mystery</b> of a 15-kilogram disc and a hidden conspiracy.</p></li></ul><p><i>Perfect for readers who want a fast-paced, standalone noir with a technological twist.</i></p>

• The Apiarist, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798195468590
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-05-04
• Page Count: 170