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The Spare Man is a science fiction mystery novel by Mary Robinette Kowal, published in 2022. The story follows Tesla Crane, a wealthy inventor and former astronaut, during a luxury voyage through the solar system after a murder occurs aboard the ship. It combines an interplanetary setting with a traditional detective investigation and is suited to readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries with speculative technology.
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Who is Tesla Crane in The Spare Man?
Tesla Crane is a wealthy inventor and former astronaut who travels through the solar system with her husband, Shal. Mary Robinette Kowal uses Tesla's technical expertise and disability experience as key parts of the mystery.
Where does the murder in The Spare Man take place?
The murder takes place during a luxury voyage aboard a space liner traveling through the solar system. The confined setting gives the novel a classic locked-room mystery structure in a futuristic environment.
When was The Spare Man published?
The Spare Man was published in 2022. It was written by Mary Robinette Kowal, who is also known for the Lady Astronaut series.
Is The Spare Man mainly science fiction or mystery?
It combines a science-fiction setting with a murder investigation. The story includes space travel, advanced technology, and a detective plot involving Tesla's effort to clear her husband's name.
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