''Template'' is a Canadian

science fiction Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space ...

novel by Matthew Hughes, published by PS Publishing. It follows the adventures of a professional duelist who is drawn into a murder mystery. The novel explores differences between various cultures.

Reception

Matthew Hughes has been called one of Canada's best science fiction writers and his novel ''Template'' has been considered to be one of his best novels. Another review noted that this novel is part detective story, part space opera and part investigation into the clash of cultures.

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*{{Isfdb title, id=930622 2008 science fiction novels Canadian science fiction novels PS Publishing books