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In the distant future, when mortals mingle with the gods in deep space, an out-of-date automaton, a recovering addict, and an angel race to solve the Pope's murder in an abandoned corner of the galaxy.


Dreamy, beautifully written science-fantasy novella, for fans of Martha Wells and This is How You…

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1 author picked Out of the Drowning Deep as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

An aged automaton, an angel looking for more and an investigator who feeds their worst memories to a *different* angel is an ensemble that's profoundly weird and deeply relatable, in a way that only A.C. Wise can pull off. Add a far future take on a world where gods are known, feared or tolerated and you have one of the most incredible stories I've read this year.

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