Tin Man 2: Journey to Yidian

by Scott S. Elliott

Early in the twenty-second century, many scientists realized that unrelenting global warming would render the Earth uninhabitable within 100 years. Having no viable planet for human migration in the Solar System, the far-sighted Chinese Space Agency plans to send a human expedition to the Earthlike exoplanet Teegarden-B, 12.5 light-years from Earth, to explore it as a potential for humanity to survive. The problem is that no human could survive that long of a space voyage with their present technology, thus they decide to clone a human brain into a robot specially designed for space travel and exoplanet exploration. To assure success, they recruit Dr. Victor Wollstone and his wife, Sara Pang, the only people to have successfully written a human brain into a robot body previously, to help them.

The mission is fraught with risk as the development team strives to launch it in time to get the data they need to save humanity while they battle anti-brain-cloning activists and anti-Chinese moles and saboteurs, and deal with the growing global panic due to the accelerating collapse of Earth’s ecology. When the expedition does finally make it to the destination planet, the human brain-controlled robot is astounded at what he finds. Can the human race get there and survive?

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 13, 2025

About the author

Scott S. Elliott holds a PhD in Electronics and Computers and has over fifty years of experience in global high-tech industries. He writes “hard” science fiction that explores the impact of emerging technologies on humanity and society. His novels—including Tin Man, Tin Man 2: Journey to Yidian, Virgil, A Life Sentience, and Submortal—blend scientific possibility with thrilling, thought-provoking storytelling.

Reviews

[Shakeel Arshad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tin Man 2 by Scott Elliott is a gripping continuation that not only lives up to the first book but takes the story to a whole new level. The writing is sharp, the pacing is perfect, and the characters feel more alive than ever. What I loved most is how Elliott combines heart, suspense, and imagination to create a story that keeps you turning the pages late into the night.

This isn’t just a sequel—it’s a powerful journey that blends action, emotion, and a touch of mystery. Fans of the first book will be more than satisfied, and new readers will quickly find themselves hooked. A must-read for anyone who loves compelling storytelling and unforgettable characters!

[Visionary Impart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tin Man 2: Journey to Yidian is a thrilling, thought-provoking sci-fi adventure that combines cutting-edge science with deep human emotion. Scott S. Elliott masterfully explores the ethical and existential questions of cloning, artificial intelligence, and survival in the face of planetary collapse. The story’s mix of high-stakes tension, scientific realism, and unexpected wonder keeps you hooked from beginning to end. It’s an intelligent and imaginative journey that will appeal to fans of hard science fiction and stories about the future of humanity. A bold, visionary sequel that dares to ask what it truly means to be human.

[Nancy Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a good time, read this book!

I enjoyed reading this book! It has a unique and interesting story line that kept me interested and eager to turn the page. The concepts and detailed descriptions of the author's imagination of a future for mankind were full of scientific ideas and terminology, yet easy to follow. There were occasional bits of humor that made me laugh out loud. I would recommend reading this to anyone who enjoys science fiction stories, or anyone in general!