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In the heart of the diamond city-state of Firokami, where societal problems are solved with ruthless efficiency and genetic modification is a way of life, Department 42 handles the cases everyone else has forgotten. Detectives Mergen Hevia and Han Paradi are specialists in "mosaics"-cold cases that have been abandoned by regular authorities. When the case of Tala Min, a girl who vanished without a trace five months prior, lands on their desk, the duo expects a routine investigation into a tragic, perhaps accidental, disappearance. However, the investigation takes a surreal turn when reports surface of Tala being seen in her neighborhood-long after she was presumed dead or lost. As Mergen and Han delve deeper, they uncover a reality-bending mystery involving: The Sanctuaries: A government project led by Senator Agen Edject that provides a second chance for the homeless, orphans, and even unwanted animals, but which may hide its own secrets. Interdimensional Shifts: Evidence suggests that Tala may have slipped into a neighboring reality, a world where her life-and the lives of those around her-took a darker path. A Tangled Web of Relationships: From their enigmatic and powerful boss, Shan Linial, whose presence can induce hypnotic bliss, to the forensic expert Rodon Meshkha, the detectives must navigate a complex social hierarchy of masters and slaves. In a city that views its citizens with indifference, Mergen and Han must piece together a mosaic that spans multiple worlds before the fabric of their own reality begins to tear.