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The Digital Meltdown
- Narrated by: Craig Bowles
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
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?
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- Tom Casey
- 29-04-24
A thought provoking story
This isn’t my sort of book but I was giving a chance to listen to it for free.
I am grateful I was because this story is very well written and the characters are easily imaginable and I ended up wanting to listen to it in one sitting.
The author really has you laughing and also keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.
I recommend you read or listen to this book, I feel you will not be disappointed.
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- caroline
- 11-11-23
Absolutely brilliant
This book is a prequel to the Harry Lampeter books but is completely different. When I finished the book I wanted more as the characters were so engaging, I could have done with a complete new series based on them - they were so good and interesting. The stories were brilliant - I loved the ending especially (dont want to spoil it) but you will know when you get to it.
Oh and the narration, what can I say, just brought the characters to life.
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- Candice K Hardcastle
- 08-12-23
Very enjoyable read
This is a review given in exchange for a free download.
I found the book very enjoyable despite it being a bit predictable from the start. It was quite scary how believable the story was and how vulnerable we are as a civilisation.
Characters were very well portrayed and I particularly enjoyed the AI Jackson and his development.
I wasn’t that impressed with the narrator. It just felt a bit stilted at times and not quite as natural as most others I have listened to.
I can imagine the book would be better read rather than listened to.
Generally a good read and well worth reading.
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- deafmick
- 27-11-23
Wow
i have all of roger audio books all of them are very good 5 out of 5 for them all
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- Carl S
- 28-05-24
Thought provoking, topical and a great story
Fantastic story that wonderfully manages to be current, futuristic and then throw in a return to the past! Incredically thought provoking and slightly scary as it feels like it will become true. You really should give this a listen.
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- VoraciousBookDragoness
- 25-10-23
Engaging
Engaging plot & well described characters. Highlighted by the great narration.
Thanks for the complimentary copy.
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- George
- 25-02-24
Different to the others - but good nonetheless.
NOTE: I was given a free copy of this book to review. This has not influenced the honesty of the review.
I enjoyed this prequel to the Harry Lampeter series very much and it answered a number of questions that the original series left unanswered. It explains how we get from where we are now to the state of the world of Harry Lampeter.
It is quite a different style to the main Harry Lampeter series, but enjoyable none-the-less.
The narration was generally good. No complaints worth writing about,
I would definitely recommend reading this before starting the "main" series.
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- Callum
- 12-12-23
The Riley Bug
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,
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- David Hutchison
- 13-05-24
suprised! better than I thought the end of the world would be!
Having read Harry Lampeter it was time to read the prequel and find out how the steam age began.
Normally steam punk isn't my go to but dystopia is. The digital meltdown blends dystopia and steampunk to create a flawless transition.
It gives multiple point of views and creates a flawless story with no breaks allowing for easy following.
Brilliantly written and story grips you from the beginning and does right to the end.
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- Dave & Linda
- 17-03-24
Fabulous
This is a fantastic story so well written and thanks to everyone who helped to narrate it it’s very enjoyable
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