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by Robert J. Sawyer
The new novel by Canada's top Science Fiction writer.
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.
The Downloaded debuted in a six-month exclusive window as an Audible Original narrated by Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser promoted by national TV and radio ad campaigns. This print edition is coming out immediately after Audible's exclusivity ends and is being supported by a six-city cross-Canada author book tour.
The Downloaded 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
"The Downloaded is a wonderful demonstration of Sawyer's 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 his work high above the rest." —Julie E. Czerneda, Aurora Award-winning author of To Each This World
"In The Downloaded, Sawyer proves he's not just a master at using science fiction to address social issues but also a master at portraying diverse characters." —James Alan Gardner, Theodore Sturgeon Award-winning author of Commitment Hour
"The Downloaded is a wicked-smart thrill ride from start to finish. I loved it." —Sylvain Neuvel, bestselling author of A History of What Comes Next
"One of the best SF novels I've read in years." —Allen Steele, Hugo Award-winning author of Coyote
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Robert J. Sawyer is one of only eight writers ever to win all three of the world's top awards for best science-fiction novel of the year: the Hugo, the Nebula, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He has also won the Robert A. Heinlein Award, the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, and the Hal Clement Memorial Award; the top SF awards in China, Japan, France, and Spain; and a record-setting sixteen Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards ("Auroras").
Rob's novel FlashForward was the basis for the ABC TV series of the same name, and he was a scriptwriter for that program. He also scripted the two-part finale for the popular web series Star Trek Continues.
He is a Member of the Order of Canada, the highest honor bestowed by the Canadian government, as well as the Order of Ontario, the highest honor given by his home province; he was also one of the initial inductees into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Rob lives just outside Toronto.
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