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The Terminal Experiment

The Terminal Experiment

Hard Sci-FiMystery
Pages
352
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

Dr. Peter Hobson invents a machine that can detect what many believe is the human soul. To explore theories of immortality, he creates three digital copies of his own personality. When people Hobson dislikes start dying, he must uncover which of his digital selves is responsible, especially after they escape into the internet.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

IntellectualTense
Mystery BoxRevenge

Genres

Hard Sci-Fi Mystery Science Fiction

About the author

R
Robert J. Sawyer

Robert J. Sawyer is a science fiction writer whose work often explores big ideas. You might know him from his interviews with other science fiction authors in Speaking of the Fantastic III. He's a great voice for discovering new and interesting reads.

Characters

Peter HobsonProtagonist
Sarkar MuhammedSupporting
Sandra PhiloSupporting
All characters in The Terminal Experiment