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The Digital Meltdown

By: Roger Ley
Narrated by: Craig Bowles
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Scientist Dr. Martin Riley hopes to solve the world's plastic pollution problem and get very rich in the process, but the bacterium Ideonella Sakaiensis has its own agenda. Riley engineers a new strain of bacteria to tackle the ever-growing plastic pollution crisis. Initially, he is hailed as a hero and awarded a Nobel Prize, but the bacteria attack all the plastic on the planet, destroy the internet and bring an end to the Digital Age.

Meanwhile, Mary Lee, commander of the International Space Station, orbits overhead, a mute observer of mankind’s struggles on the planet below. She quarantines the Station to protect her digital companions, Jackson, and Mother, but isolates herself from humanity. Mankind stands at a tipping point as the digital era ends and technology returns to the age of steam. Can humanity recover, or will this be a final extinction event?

©2023 Roger Ley (P)2023 Roger Ley Dystopian Genetic Engineering Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Fiction Scary Thought-Provoking

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Engaging plot & well described characters. Highlighted by the great narration.

Thanks for the complimentary copy.

Engaging

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I have read all 3 Harry Lampeter books and like them this book dose not disappoint.
This one will tell you how Harrys world came to be and you will find that very interesting I did,

You do not even need to have read the Harry Lampeter to enjoy although I do recommend that you do

Before Harry Lampeter

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This is amazing to learn the story of how the Riley bug started and affected different people throughout the world, and space

Amazing

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Having listened to the other three books of Harry Lampeter made the digital meltdown that much more enjoyable, loved listening about Rileys family and Mary's story and I'm glad they went back for Jackson,

The Riley Bug

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A great read (listen) the story highlights several issues we have with the world today and the terrifying consequences of relying so heavily upon them. How would mankind cope losing all modern 'comforts' of the modern age.
Well written, a great story line and narrated excellently. highly recommend

A great prequel to the Harry Lampeter books

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