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The Terminal Experiment

By: Robert J. Sawyer
Narrated by: Paul Hecht
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 An experiment has gone terribly wrong. Dr. Peter Hobson has created three electronic simulations of his own personality. One will test life after death; another, immortality. The third one is the control unit. But now all three have escaped from Hobson's computer into the worldwide electronic matrix. And one of them is a killer.

Robert Sawyer has won many awards for his science fiction, which is praised for its blend of high-tech mystery and suspenseful pacing.

©1995 Robert J. Sawyer (P)2003 Recorded Books Science Fiction Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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  • Nebula Award, Best Novel, 1995
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I have listened to several of Robert J Sawyer’s books and never been disappointed, and this one is in the same vein. I like the “whodunnit” aspect and as always Sawyer’s tech always makes his works enjoyable.

Another good creation by Sawyer

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I had expected “something different” when I purchased this book, based on the synopses that I had read on various websites. How “different”, I can’t really say – perhaps something with more hard science cross-referenced with known technological & theological facts. What Robert Sawyer delivers, though, is a very enjoyable story with warm, well-developed characters immersed in a fast-paced plot that aims to explore the concept of mortality. The author doesn’t allow the reader to get swamped with explanations as to how all the necessary new science comes into being and, in my opinion, the story is all the richer for this. Though published twenty years ago, the writing and ideas hold up very well. A great read that I recommend to everyone.

Fast Paced, Interesting & Original

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The plot is relentless but the questions raised are timeless and so fascinating. Thoroughly recommended.

Not just a good read

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A bit of a spoiler: Simping is so deeply rooted in the male sheep psyche that even a male AI will try and punish other males rather than the woman at fault. Overall, it was a simple but entertaining story.

Even an AI will simp

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While any sci-fi (or fantasy here) is taken with a pinch of salt, I couldn't get over that this was only a blatant attempt at pandering to religious rubbish. Loosely based on technology but with an obvious complete lack of understanding.

I wouldn't completely recommend avoiding, but go in understanding, it's more a religious fanfantasy then anything else.

Trying to shoe horn in religious tripe

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