Elysium's Taxman

2042: Death is a luxury. For the privileged few, Elysium, a sprawling digital afterlife nestled within Silicon Valley's servers, promises immortality. But this digital paradise has a dark side. The wealthy are uploading their fortunes, escaping earthly taxes, and leaving the real world to crumble.

Harriet Finch, a meticulous IRS agent haunted by the recent upload of her husband, navigates this fiscal nightmare. Her latest audit—the digital estate of tech mogul Elias Vance—unravels a conspiracy that threatens global economic collapse. Vance isn't just deceased; he's a tax haven, his vast wealth coded into Elysium, untouchable by earthly laws.

Partnered with Albert, a recently uploaded forensic accountant with a wry wit and a knack for navigating the digital afterlife, Harriet delves into Elysium's underbelly. They uncover a clandestine network manipulating the system, virtual assassins erasing digital trails, and data pirates trafficking stolen memories. Their pursuit leads them to the Sanctuary, a secluded digital fortress for the ultra-rich, and to the architect of Elysium, the enigmatic Gregory McConnell, whose utopian ideals have been twisted into a tool for personal gain.

As the lines between life, death, and the digital blur, Harriet confronts her grief, engaging in emotionally charged conversations with her husband's digital ghost. Meanwhile, Albert grapples with his own newfound digital existence, offering a unique perspective on the allure and limitations of immortality. The investigation unearths a terrifying truth: Elysium's very existence is draining the real world's energy, threatening imminent collapse.

Harriet and Albert must expose the conspiracy before it's too late. Their pursuit of justice becomes a race against time, a digital battle against sophisticated AI and virtual assassins, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation within the Sanctuary. Can they save both worlds before the pursuit of digital immortality destroys everything?

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E-kirja: 10. joulukuuta 2024