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Prolongment
by Grace Eyre
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Dec 05 2013
| Archive Date
Feb 04 2014
Description
To fund their controversial Time research, B&E Labs patented a medical process called “Prolongment”, in which very old and very wealthy clients can pay to have their consciousness extended past death.
The process of Prolongment works by projecting the client’s consciousness (called a “replica mind”) into the future, past the point of death. When time is up, the replica mind is returned to the client, filling them with new memories. Postmortem memories. Memories of the future.
B&E Labs has many enemies. Now the city is besieged with non-corporeal beings, more commonly known as ghosts. Some of these ghosts have a vengeance. B&E is under charges of corruption, and their services are seen as a threat to physical safety and the integrity of the space-time continuum.
Prolongment touches all inhabitants of the city, from a vigilante journalist to a haunting victim, from a wealthy client to a rogue scientist experimenting with her own mind. Above all, Prolongment weighs on the conscience of B&E’s CEO, Dr. Ken Muerta, whose moral code grows murkier as he struggles to hold the company together. The fate of the living, the dead, and Time itself is in his hands.
To fund their controversial Time research, B&E Labs patented a medical process called “Prolongment”, in which very old and very wealthy clients can pay to have their consciousness extended past...
Description
To fund their controversial Time research, B&E Labs patented a medical process called “Prolongment”, in which very old and very wealthy clients can pay to have their consciousness extended past death.
The process of Prolongment works by projecting the client’s consciousness (called a “replica mind”) into the future, past the point of death. When time is up, the replica mind is returned to the client, filling them with new memories. Postmortem memories. Memories of the future.
B&E Labs has many enemies. Now the city is besieged with non-corporeal beings, more commonly known as ghosts. Some of these ghosts have a vengeance. B&E is under charges of corruption, and their services are seen as a threat to physical safety and the integrity of the space-time continuum.
Prolongment touches all inhabitants of the city, from a vigilante journalist to a haunting victim, from a wealthy client to a rogue scientist experimenting with her own mind. Above all, Prolongment weighs on the conscience of B&E’s CEO, Dr. Ken Muerta, whose moral code grows murkier as he struggles to hold the company together. The fate of the living, the dead, and Time itself is in his hands.
Available Editions
EDITION |
Paperback |
ISBN |
9781620074077 |
PRICE |
$14.99 (USD)
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
EDITION |
Paperback |
ISBN |
9781620074077 |
PRICE |
$14.99 (USD)
|
Average rating from 3 members
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Librarian 106923
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A nice mix, but balanced story with fantasy and science fiction elements, I wasn't entirely enthralled by it though. It is quite hefty with its complexity, though it somehow made sense.
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Reviewer 121831
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I received a copy via NetGalley for an honest review.
This book was amazing! There was a level of suspense that had me unable to put the book down. I love the idea behind this book. It combined fantastic elements of sci- fi that we all love. It even included the guide book to Prolongment, which I loved! I had to purchase a copy for my nook. I plan to buythe physical version for my shelf.
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Diane R, Reviewer
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Very interesting plot. Couldn't put it down. It's well written. The characters are strong and well developed. Would recommend to others.
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 106923
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
A nice mix, but balanced story with fantasy and science fiction elements, I wasn't entirely enthralled by it though. It is quite hefty with its complexity, though it somehow made sense.
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
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Reviewer 121831
5 stars
5 stars
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5 stars
I received a copy via NetGalley for an honest review.
This book was amazing! There was a level of suspense that had me unable to put the book down. I love the idea behind this book. It combined fantastic elements of sci- fi that we all love. It even included the guide book to Prolongment, which I loved! I had to purchase a copy for my nook. I plan to buythe physical version for my shelf.
5 stars
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Diane R, Reviewer
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Very interesting plot. Couldn't put it down. It's well written. The characters are strong and well developed. Would recommend to others.
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