Prisoner of Conscience (Jurisdiction #2)
Susan R. Matthews
3.83 · 6 ratings · Published: 02 Feb 1998
In Port Rudistal, a defeated people have been consigned to the authority of their ancestral enemies to suffer and work and die like cattle.
Bereft of his friend, drunk on absolute license to work his will on prisoner after prisoner, will Andrej realize what horrors are contained within the walls of the Domitt Prison, and can he bring the truth to light before his enemies silence him forever?
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Andrej is a compelling character...[The federation] makes a powerful background for these tales of heroic torment — and leaves room for interesting exploration in future volumes.
-Carolyn Cushman, Locus
Like the first book, this is dark, delicious, edgy and disturbing. Go for it.
-Barnes & Noble
Matthews has the ability to translate the ugliness of human society into highly readable prose. One of the most original and enjoyable works to be found in the genre in quite a while.
-Starlog
Matthews has a knack for working with horrific material in a way that acknowledges human capacity for humour, decency, affection, and survival without ever minimizing the horror. She also has a knack for writing stuff that really ought to come with nightmare warnings…Susan R. Matthews is among the best writers of ethical arguments at work in science fiction today.
-Liz Bourke, Tor.com
- sc-fi 4
- space 3
- space opera 3
- war/big battles 3
- military 3
- slavery 2
- dystopia 2
- grimdark 2
- action / adventure 1
- space travel 1
- revenge 1
- military, war & conflict 1
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- torture 2
- sexual assault 2
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- book 1
- adult fiction 1
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The 'Jurisdiction' series
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- Hour of Judgement by Susan R. Matthews Book #4
- The Devil and Deep Space by Susan R. Matthews Book #5
- Warring States by Susan R. Matthews Book #6
- Blood Enemies: Jurisdiction Universe by Susan R. Matthews Book #7
- Crimes Against Humanity by Susan R. Matthews Book #8
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