Thin Edge

Thin Edge is a science fiction novel by Randall Garrett, likely written in the early 1960s. Set in a future where space colonization has reached the asteroid belt, it explores themes of socioeconomic disparity and the ethical implications of technology. The story follows Commodore Sir Harry Morgan from the Belt as he investigates the suspicious death of his friend, Jack Latrobe, navigating a bureaucratic Earth society and uncovering a conspiracy involving a powerful corporation. The narrative highlights the clash between different cultures and the value of technology based on its application.