The Rosetta Codex

Six-year-old Cale’s first experiences of primitive Conrad’s World were violent and tragic. Cale’s wealthy father was killed in space on a business venture, leaving a lone shuttle to make landfall in the desert. Cale’s guardian Sidonie was attacked as she lay dying after the crash, leaving Cale to be brought up alone among exiles and criminals.

Ten years later, Cale flees to the capital Morningstar and there joins the radical Resurrectionists - like him they believe the city was built …