War Of The Maps by Paul J. McAuley

Set in a distant future where humanity has colonized a vast archipelago of artificial worlds, the story follows a retired lawman, the "Lucidor," as he embarks on a perilous journey across the maps of these interconnected realms. Driven by a personal vendetta and a sense of duty, he pursues a notorious fugitive who threatens the fragile peace of this intricate society. As he navigates through a landscape filled with political intrigue, ancient technologies, and enigmatic beings, the Lucidor must confront his own past and the moral complexities of justice in a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur.

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