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A powerful dystopian vision of a world where money reigns supreme, from a World Fantasy Award-winning author.<br><br>"An extraordinary novel that stands with the best of dystopian fiction, with dashes of The Handmaid's Tale." -- -Cory Doctorow<br><br>The penalty for Dani Cumali's murder: $84,000. <br><br>Theo works in the Criminal Audit Office. He assesses each crime that crosses his desk and makes sure the correct debt to society is paid in full.<br><br>These days, there's no need to go to prison -- provided that you can afford to pay the penalty for the crime you've committed. If you're rich enough, you can get away with murder. <br><br>But Dani's murder is different. When Theo finds her lifeless body, and a hired killer standing over her and calmly calling the police to confess, he can't let her death become just an entry on a balance sheet. <br><br>Someone is responsible. And Theo is going to find them and make them pay.<br><br>Perfect for fans of 1984 and Never Let Me Go, Claire North's moving and unnerving new novel will resonate with readers around the world.