THE SECOND BOOK OF THE ICONIC "ROBOT" SERIES

On the isolated planet of Solaria, a heinous crime is committed: a prominent Solarion is found brutally beaten to death. Unable to solve the murder, the authorities request help from Earth, demanding that detective Baley travel to their planet. Baley and his partner, R. Daneel Olivaw, will be called upon to handle a complex mystery that will even lead them to question the very Laws of Robotics, while the detective will face one of his deepest fears: the bare, blinding sunlight of the Outer Worlds.

In yet another thrilling science fiction and detective mystery novel, Asimov expands the Robot universe and raises vital, timeless questions about dependence on technology, isolation, and the fear of the Other.

"Asimov lays the foundations for a new category of science fiction." -Floyd C. Gale, Galaxy reviewer

"A mystery both complex and labyrinthine." - fantasyliterature.com