Sister Alice by Robert Reed

Set in a distant future where humanity has evolved into god-like beings, the story follows the journey of a young man named Ord who is part of a powerful family known as the Great Families. These families possess immense abilities and control over the universe, living in a society where the boundaries of life and death are blurred. Ord's life takes a dramatic turn when he is accused of a crime he doesn't remember committing, leading him on a quest to uncover the truth about his past and the mysterious Sister Alice, a figure whose actions have far-reaching consequences for the entire cosmos. As Ord navigates through complex political landscapes and cosmic mysteries, he grapples with themes of identity, power, and the nature of existence.

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