description The Prefect Overview
The Prefect is a 2007 science fiction novel by Alastair Reynolds set in the Revelation Space universe, before the destruction of the Glitter Band. It follows Tom Dreyfus, an officer of Panoply, as he investigates an attack on one of the habitats in the orbital society. The novel combines a police procedural and political mystery with large-scale space opera and was later retitled Aurora Rising.
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Is The Prefect part of Alastair Reynolds's Revelation Space series?
Yes, The Prefect is a prequel set within the Revelation Space universe. It takes place on and around the Glitter Band decades before the Melding Plague devastates the society depicted in the original trilogy.
Who is the main character in The Prefect?
The story follows Tom Dreyfus, a dedicated law enforcement officer working for Panoply, the security force that polices the Glitter Band. He is tasked with investigating democratic sabotage and mysterious attacks on the orbital habitats.
Was The Prefect ever re-released under a different title?
Yes, the novel was later republished under the title Aurora Rising in the UK. This was done to tie in more closely with its direct 2017 sequel, Elysium Fire.
What is the Glitter Band in Alastair Reynolds's universe?
The Glitter Band is a vast collection of orbital habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone, where citizens live under constantly shifting, direct democratic voting systems. It serves as the primary setting for the investigations carried out by Tom Dreyfus.
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