The Unincorporated Woman

Bristling with ideas, this big chunk of Libertarian space opera extends the story begun in The Unincorporated Man (2009) and The Unincorporated War (2010). Justin Cord, a cryogenically preserved entrepreneur who challenged a future "incorporated" tyranny, has been assassinated, and the rebellion he was leading is in crisis. Fortunately, the Alliance finds another cryo-coffin that contains the body of Sandra O'Toole, another survivor from a freer time. She is revived to replace Cord as a figurehead, but turns out to be a more subtle thinker and charismatic personality than anyone suspects. Kollin and Kollin keep surprising readers with fresh imagination and insights that justify the lengthy conversations in which characters scheme endlessly but also reveal unexpected personal depth. Minimal backstory and a huge cliffhanger make this suitable only for readers who have committed to seeing the series through to the end. (Aug.)