The City and the City

In the seedy cityscape of Besźel, Inspector Tyador Borlú is no stranger to the gruesome realities of his job in the Extreme Crime Squad. When a foreign student's body turns up on its streets, he initially treats it as just another case in a series of many. However, as Borlú delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers evidence linking the victim to Ul Qoma - a city with a complex and contentious relationship to Besźel. As the investigation unfolds, Borlú must navigate this perilous boundary between two cities, forcing him to confront the uncomfortable truths that lie within his own beliefs and values. This is a gripping noir-inspired tale of murder, intrigue, and the blurred lines that exist between two seemingly disparate worlds.