The Terminal State, the fourth book in the Avery Cates series by Jeff Somers, follows the protagonist Avery Cates as he navigates a desolate dystopian future overrun with corrupt cops and a mysterious church. Avery, a working criminal, is portrayed as a normal Joe who faces humorous yet refreshing amounts of damage in each book. The plot revolves around Avery being pressed into the army and given nifty augments, yet his life doesn't improve as he is forced into a course of revenge through deception and technological brutality.
The writing style of Jeff Somers in The Terminal State is described as witty and clever, with Avery delivering some of the best lines that will crack readers up. The futility of the situation leads to humorous and bright moments, drawing comparisons to a mix of William Gibson and Douglas Adams. The book is set in a society where the SSF police and the army are in conflict, with Avery caught in the middle, forced back on a rail beyond his control, making the fast-paced read into a Noir Cyber Punk Sci-Fi world.
From The Publisher:
Avery Cates is an army man. Between the army's new dental plan and a set of first class augments, he's been given a second chance - albeit a quick one.
When a corrupt officer decides to make some money on the side by selling new recruits, Cates finds himself in uncharted territory. Sold to the highest bidder, his visions of escape and revenge quickly come to an end when he realizes who's bought him - and for what. Because the high bidder is Canny Orel himself. And he wants Cates to do one last job as the System slides into chaos. Cates will have one shot at getting back at Canny - but this time, Canny is holding all the cards.
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