Spindown - Padgett, George Wright

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Résumé :
For over a century, the Marius 516 mining base on Jupiter's moon Ganymede has extracted the galaxy's rarest resource using an army of clone workers, their minds suppressed by chemical control and managed by the omnipresent AI system Prinox. When outsiders attempt a doomed rescue mission, clone Fowler 3085 witnesses violence that marks him for termination as contaminated. Fleeing through the base's lethal infrastructure with fellow workers including Sholve, a teacher clone, Fowler's enforced ignorance crumbles as their behavior-suppressing drug Hemlo runs out. For the first time, they experience fear, love, and the terrible weight of knowledge-discovering that all clones face incineration when deemed no longer useful. Their desperate search for the mysterious Superintendent station leads through flooded kelp farms and processing plants where former allies become threats and every choice carries fatal consequences. In this powerful debut, George Wright Padgett crafts a visceral exploration of consciousness, freedom, and what makes us human. Spindown delivers hard science fiction at its best-philosophical depth wrapped in relentless suspense, where awakening to humanity might be the cruelest fate of all....

Biographie:
Texas native George Wright Padgett is a multi-genre author who brings a unique creative perspective to speculative fiction. After beginning his writing career with children's picture books, Padgett transitioned to darker themes, establishing himself as a versatile voice in science fiction, horror, and mystery. Born in Houston and raised on a steady diet of science fiction literature and comic books, his work reflects both classic genre influences and contemporary concerns. When not crafting thought-provoking narratives, Padgett divides his time between his roles as a husband and father of two, performing as a jazz pianist, working as a graphic artist, and writing for the stage as a playwright. This multidisciplinary background infuses his fiction with rich layers of artistic sensibility and dramatic tension, creating stories that resonate on multiple levels....

Sommaire:
George Wright Padgett has always had a passion for storytelling. Born in Houston, Texas, he grew up consuming a steady diet of science fiction in film and in print. His time is divided between being a husband and father of two, jazz piano player, and graphic artist. With what time that's left over, he writes science fiction, horror, and fantasy.Find George's novels DRIFT PATTERN, ADDLETON HEIGHTS, CRUEL DEVICES, and SPINDOWN in digital and print editions wherever books are sold....