Mean Streets (novel)

Publisher's Summary
'It's got to be stopped; it's an abomination, a crime against humanity.'

The Project: a criminal scheme so grand in scale that it casts a shadow across a hundred worlds. So secret that none but an elusive inner circle know its nature or its purpose. It could involve drugs, computer crime or a brilliant new con. Everyone has a theory; no one really knows.

On a trip to the sprawling den of iniquity that is Megacity, an ex-Adjudicator called Roz Forrester heard of this elaborate scheme. Her interest piqued, she asked her squire to return one day with her. After all, a crime against humanity is everyone's business.

Chris Cwej is not a man to forget such a promise. His old partner may be dead, but the Project case will be one for her memory -- a way to say goodbye. All he needs is a new confederate: someone ready to risk all for old time's sake. Fortunately, it's the end of term and Professor Bernice Summerfield is looking for excitement. So, a new crime-fighting duo is forged in the bars of Dellah -- one prepared to take on a faceless foe and expose the ultimate crime.

Characters
Bernice Summerfield

Chris Cwej

Lucifer
 * Looks a bit like a demon / devil.
 * Offers to spend the night with Benny, she declines.

Garshak (the super intelligent Ogron)
 * Is no longer Police Chief.

Continuity

 * This is a sequel to Shakedown.
 * Benny’s bike was introduced in Oh No It Isn't!.