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The Downloaded
by Robert J. Sawyer
Rob's 25th novel!
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Narrated by Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser
• Emmy Award-winner Luke Kirby •
Dora Award-winner Vanessa Sears •
Kim’s Convenience star Andrew Phung • and
Gemini Award-winner Colm Feore
In 2059 two very different groups have their minds uploaded into a
quantum computer in Waterloo, Ontario.
One group consists of astronauts preparing for Earth’s first
interstellar voyage. The other? Convicted murderers, serving their
sentences in a virtual-reality prison.
But when disaster strikes, the astronauts and the prisoners must
download back into physical reality and find a way to work together
to save Earth from destruction ...
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“Robert J. Sawyer’s new novel is a potent distillation of
everything that makes science fiction so addictive. In the space
of a concise and tightly-plotted story, The
Downloaded explores a broad swath of future history and
absolutely sizzles with fascinating ideas. You want space
travel, a ruined Earth, virtual worlds, a cast of relatable
characters, and a glimpse into the labyrinth of human destiny?
Look no further: this book has all that and more.”
Robert Charles Wilson, Hugo Award-winning author of
Spin
“In The Downloaded, Robert J. Sawyer proves he’s
not just a master of using science fiction to address social
issues but also a master of devious plot twists and diverse
character voices.”
James Alan Gardner, Theodore Sturgeon Award-winning
author of Commitment Hour
“No one does the end of the world quite like Robert J. Sawyer.
The Downloaded is a wicked-smart thrill ride from
start to finish. The interview format brings genuine intimacy to
this action-packed story that also raises questions about
consciousness, society, and the very nature of humanity. I loved
it.”
Sylvain Neuvel, bestselling author of A History
of What Comes Next
“Robert J. Sawyer is well known for big-concept original SF and
rigorous research. While The Downloaded continues
in this vein, it’s also a wonderful demonstration of another
aspect of this impressive author: his deep understanding of
and compassion for people, regardless who or what
they are, or even what they have done. It’s a rare and potent
humanity that elevates Sawyer’s work high above the rest.”
Julie E. Czerneda, Aurora Award-winning author of
To Each This World
“One of the best SF novels I’ve read in years. The
Downloaded is a tightly-written story that will hold your
attention, but it’s more than just that. Sawyer has given us an
advance look at a technology that we may have someday if we’re
fortunate, but also a near-future world that we may get, too, and
God help us if we do. The juxtaposition of the two makes this a
fascinating tale.”
Allen Steele, Hugo Award-winning author of
Coyote
“Extraordinarily well done. Sawyer gives just enough science to
make the story’s logic utterly plausible and then he
instantly moves on, making the focus far more on the emotional
impact on the characters rather than on world building.
The Downloaded stays honed to the human interest
throughout.”
Hugo and Sturgeon Award finalist Paddy Forde
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