The Man

City of Halos, Book 1

By: Kesava Anderson

Narrated by: Chris Monteiro

In the year 2055, a quarter-century after the last firearm-related homicide inside the once-peaceful SafeCities, the unthinkable occurs: the murder of the president of this sprawling metropolis.

Mark, a seemingly unassuming yet highly effective investigator and a potential suspect, is tasked with gathering the immediate evidence. But the investigation takes an unexpected turn, spiralling beyond the confines of his jurisdiction.

What he discovers is a sinister plan to reshape the world, with himself unwittingly cast in the role of a pawn. But in the game of chess that unfolds, every pawn has the potential to evolve into a powerful player, and Mark is no exception.

With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, Mark's journey will challenge the very foundations of the world he thought he knew.

The Man is a gripping sci-fi thriller that delves deep into the intersection of technology and the human psyche.

©2025 Kesava Anderson (P)2025 Podium Audio

Exciting, futuristic entertainment

The world building for the not so distant future is fantastic. It is an interesting premise that leaves me wanting to hear more stories from this world. There are serious parts and many other laugh-out-loud funny moments too. I can’t wait for the next one!

Excellent writing. Perfect reading.

I love the pace of the story. Great creative writing. Definitely excitied to listen to more of this authors work.

Excellent debut novel

Given the level of writing and story-telling, it is somewhat surprising to know that this is Kesava’s first novel. No first novel jitters for this guy. He has written a brilliant dystopian techno-thriller set in a very near future that is action-packed, fast-paced, and filled with hilarious dialogue and pop-culture references. I will definitely be lining up for his next book. Oh, and the narration by Chris Monteiro is sublime.

In my humble opinion, of course 💙