The novel “The Causal Angel” by Hannu Rajaniemi was published for the first time in 2014. It’s the sequel to “The Fractal Prince”.

Jean Flambeur and Mieli are separated after the attack they suffered. The consequence is that each of them has to face a series of dangers on their own and that at a time when various forces are preparing for a war as of an unprecedented scale in the solar system.

For Mieli, the dangers derive from what she has in her head, information that could be precious in the upcoming war and that someone would like to extract at any cost. Jean Flambeur wants to save Mieli but at the same time has to face other complications.