Murder by Memory

A Memory Called Empire meets Miss Marple in this sci-fi ode to the cozy mystery, helmed by a no-nonsense formidable auntie of a detective. Well-loved sci-fi concepts like "uploading" your brain and inhabiting new bodies meet a character-focused cozy mystery with period piece aesthetics, which create a new experience of what a generation ship could feel like. Modern themes and deep background worldbuilding subtly keep the reader invested in situations and concerns that feel real without bogging down in unnecessary details. Voicey and featuring multifaceted characters and relatable relationships. Appeals to Waite's existing fanbase while also attracting a whole new science fiction audience. Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: Tor (March 18, 2025) ISBN-13: 978-1250342249