Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Green City Wars is Adrian Tchaikovsky’s sci-fi noir about Skotch, a raccoon investigator pursuing a fugitive mouse scientist in a solar-powered city run by humans and enhanced animals. Its crime plot and animal-led setting suit readers who want speculative fiction with mystery and underworld conflict.
At a glance
- A freelance raccoon investigator searches for a mouse scientist while navigating animal politics, gangs and a dangerous assassin.
- Set in a solar-powered future where enhanced animals serve humans while maintaining their own hidden society.
- The listing compares its appeal to crime-inspired speculative adventures.
Reference price: £22.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The central mystery and animal underworld give the speculative setting a clear crime-fiction direction.
- The listing describes an extensive 368-page story, offering room for its future society and investigation to develop.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Tor |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 Jun. 2026 |
| Edition | Main Market |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 1035045729 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035045723 |
| Weight listed | 570 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.6 x 3.3 x 24.5 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking science fiction with noir investigation and animal characters.
- Fans of speculative stories involving political conflict, crime and future societies.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a realistic crime novel without science-fiction or talking-animal elements.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as an engaging read, highlighting a deeper-than-expected adventure plot and strong enjoyment. That response may appeal to readers interested in the listed mix of investigation and speculative world-building, though the aggregate ratings cannot show which specific story elements drove individual opinions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the adventure plot as deeper than expected.
- Customer feedback characterises the book as a compelling read.
Frequently asked questions
What is Green City Wars about?
The story follows Skotch, a freelance raccoon investigator searching for a fugitive mouse scientist in a future city with a hidden animal underworld.
What kind of book is Green City Wars?
The listing presents it as science fiction with noir and crime-adventure elements, centred on animal characters.
How long is the listed edition?
The product details state a print length of 368 pages.
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