Fast paced science fiction thriller is the first in a new series dealing with cryo technology.
John Reiff, Army veteran, was a certain kind of hero. One who stopped a robbery and died while saving people from a sinking bus in an icy river. At least that's what everyone assumed had happened. John, however, wakes up in a laboratory being studied by doctors and scientists intent on proving that cryogenics, or cryonics, is not just a theory. But there is more to this story than simply bringing John back as an exercise of scientific inquiry and experimentation. For what purpose does John live? And who is pulling all the strings.
I like dystopian and futuristic science fiction, so this checked all my boxes. The explanations for the science were good and the characters were believable enough that everything seemed possible. There's lots of action and suspense as doctors and friends try to protect John from the evil villains. The descriptions of the dystopian society seemed all too real and the events to getting to that point were credible for our own future world. The only obvious irritation to me is that it ends on a cliffhanger and we have to wait to find out what happens next in a future installment. The fact that there is one on the way, however, gives me a general understanding of the conclusion.
I was able to listen to the audiobook while following along in the e-book ARC provided by the publisher. The audio is narrated by the incomparable Scott Brick who brings such great dramatic flair to every story. Listening to him always enhances my enjoyment of a book.
This is the first book in a series that should be read from the beginning in order.
Genre - science fiction, thriller, suspense, technology, cryogenics, dystopian, futuristic
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