: Deeply embedded corruption that spreads like a virus.
The plot unfolds like a classic Cain caper: a routine inspection turns into a desperate firefight, a “simple” escort mission goes sideways thanks to political infighting, and Cain finds himself accused of heroism for actions that were actually panicked self-preservation. The titular phrase “choose your enemies” becomes ironic—Cain rarely gets to choose; they choose him. ciaphas cain choose your enemies audiobook
A skilled narrator turns Cain’s rhetorical winks into intimate conspiracies with the listener—making us co-conspirators in his survivalist spin. : Deeply embedded corruption that spreads like a virus