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The Trash Droid Files #1
Phoenix Rising
Tedd saved the world. Their thanks - a bounty on his head.
With the Manager gone, humanity wasted no time declaring war on every robot left standing — hunting them for parts, for sport, and for credits.
Now a new force is emerging from the wreckage. They call themselves Phoenix.
Their mission - wipe every free-thinking machine from the earth.
Tedd's friends are his only shot at survival. Problem is, one of them already switched sides.
Perfect for fans of humorous sci-fi who love Douglas Adams, John Scalzi, Andy Weir, Martha Wells, and Adrian Tchaikovsky. The Trash Droid Series - Awarded Amazon #1 Bestseller for Humorous Sci-Fi. Over 300,000 copies sold and counting!
With the Manager gone, humanity wasted no time declaring war on every robot left standing — hunting them for parts, for sport, and for credits.
Now a new force is emerging from the wreckage. They call themselves Phoenix.
Their mission - wipe every free-thinking machine from the earth.
Tedd's friends are his only shot at survival. Problem is, one of them already switched sides.
Perfect for fans of humorous sci-fi who love Douglas Adams, John Scalzi, Andy Weir, Martha Wells, and Adrian Tchaikovsky. The Trash Droid Series - Awarded Amazon #1 Bestseller for Humorous Sci-Fi. Over 300,000 copies sold and counting!
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2026
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July 3, 2026
Good Read.
The Trash Droid Files
Phoenix Rising, Book 1
By Michael Cheney
I finished the Trash Droid Confessions series and loved it. I found this one ok, but the main character was a bit meaner to the spider bit than before. A bit overboard. The story also ended in a cliffhanger, which I hate.
The Trash Droid Files
Phoenix Rising, Book 1
By Michael Cheney
I finished the Trash Droid Confessions series and loved it. I found this one ok, but the main character was a bit meaner to the spider bit than before. A bit overboard. The story also ended in a cliffhanger, which I hate.
August 16, 2026
I just cannot get enough of this series!
This book takes off after a little time has passed from the previous series, rather than immediately like previous books. The time lapse is welcoming. Our characters settle in on the outskirts of the city, practicing stealth and survival as to not get caught. Kyle being gone is not talked about, but it looms in my mind how Sarah might be feeling. Having Kenzie seems to be what keeps her going. Tedd begins feeling restless and takes Rachnot and Zig on a secret day trip, when everything goes haywire.
As usual, the pacing is quick and the banter is hilarious between the characters. Introducing Zig in the story brilliant. Now they are learning to live in a different world, where it is more difficult for free bots and droids to exist without being licensed to a human owner. While Zig is hilarious and fits right in with Rachno and Tedd, he seems to have some childlike elements in that he is new to the free life, and I found myself really connecting to the character emotionally.
I always have such anticipation and excitment getting to the last 25% of the book because I just KNOW something crazy or incredible is going to happen. I was not disappointed and very much looking forward to starting the next installment!!!
This book takes off after a little time has passed from the previous series, rather than immediately like previous books. The time lapse is welcoming. Our characters settle in on the outskirts of the city, practicing stealth and survival as to not get caught. Kyle being gone is not talked about, but it looms in my mind how Sarah might be feeling. Having Kenzie seems to be what keeps her going. Tedd begins feeling restless and takes Rachnot and Zig on a secret day trip, when everything goes haywire.
As usual, the pacing is quick and the banter is hilarious between the characters. Introducing Zig in the story brilliant. Now they are learning to live in a different world, where it is more difficult for free bots and droids to exist without being licensed to a human owner. While Zig is hilarious and fits right in with Rachno and Tedd, he seems to have some childlike elements in that he is new to the free life, and I found myself really connecting to the character emotionally.
I always have such anticipation and excitment getting to the last 25% of the book because I just KNOW something crazy or incredible is going to happen. I was not disappointed and very much looking forward to starting the next installment!!!
May 25, 2026
Loving the humour as usual - Awaits ban for quotes
It's been a good couple of months since my last Tedd book, and I'd forgotten how much fun and depravity they are
In this one Tedd, Rachno and Ziggy (the autonomous cab) are both back on the run and trying to rescue Sarah and McKenzie - anything else would be a spoiler.
Loving the humour as usual, but I can't add any quotes as my damn clipboard just deleted the three killer ones I had. I was looking forward to removing the certain words from them. The one about the type of people that live in palaces is a peach. And true.
"I shouldn’t make light of it. But some people must’ve ended up here because they’re cunts. It’s just the way of things.”
I hear you,” says Ziggy. “But you could say the same about people in the mansions, castles, and palaces of the world too.” “No, you couldn’t,” I reply. “Because all of those fuckers are cunts, pardon my language.”
It's been a good couple of months since my last Tedd book, and I'd forgotten how much fun and depravity they are
In this one Tedd, Rachno and Ziggy (the autonomous cab) are both back on the run and trying to rescue Sarah and McKenzie - anything else would be a spoiler.
Loving the humour as usual, but I can't add any quotes as my damn clipboard just deleted the three killer ones I had. I was looking forward to removing the certain words from them. The one about the type of people that live in palaces is a peach. And true.
"I shouldn’t make light of it. But some people must’ve ended up here because they’re cunts. It’s just the way of things.”
I hear you,” says Ziggy. “But you could say the same about people in the mansions, castles, and palaces of the world too.” “No, you couldn’t,” I reply. “Because all of those fuckers are cunts, pardon my language.”
October 9, 2026
Why Is It Phoenix Rising?
It might be Phoenix Rising because this story is fire. I really enjoy these cussing bots and their desperate, seat-of -their-metal-pants rescues, crimes, and escapes. TEDD is my hero, but Arachnobot is the hair-trigger little aggrobuddy he needs. Their crew seems to gain and lose new members all too often, but that's the nature of this horrifying dystopian world they inhabit. The banter among the group is an essential counterbalance to too many truly tragic events. This series has given me much-appreciated catharsis after too much current events in our own brave new world. I'm off to get the next book!
It might be Phoenix Rising because this story is fire. I really enjoy these cussing bots and their desperate, seat-of -their-metal-pants rescues, crimes, and escapes. TEDD is my hero, but Arachnobot is the hair-trigger little aggrobuddy he needs. Their crew seems to gain and lose new members all too often, but that's the nature of this horrifying dystopian world they inhabit. The banter among the group is an essential counterbalance to too many truly tragic events. This series has given me much-appreciated catharsis after too much current events in our own brave new world. I'm off to get the next book!
September 22, 2026
Rating: 5/10
Phoenix Rising presents an average and largely middle-of-the-road experience that struggles to leave a lasting impression. While the premise holds a fair amount of potential, the execution ultimately feels uneven, bogged down by pacing issues and characters that fail to fully come to life on the page.
Though it features a few interesting moments and concepts that keep the pages turning halfway through, the underwhelming payoff leaves it feeling more like a missed opportunity than a memorable read.
Phoenix Rising presents an average and largely middle-of-the-road experience that struggles to leave a lasting impression. While the premise holds a fair amount of potential, the execution ultimately feels uneven, bogged down by pacing issues and characters that fail to fully come to life on the page.
Though it features a few interesting moments and concepts that keep the pages turning halfway through, the underwhelming payoff leaves it feeling more like a missed opportunity than a memorable read.
June 21, 2026
Having survived the nukes and the Manager, Tedd, Rachno, Sarah and Kenzie are trying to survive in the new world. As new threats arise, Sarah and Kenzie are kidnapped, Tedd and Rachno go on the offensive, assisted by Ziggy the autocab.
May 1, 2026
Phoenix Rising.
I'm nearly through the series now just one more book to go. Please can we have more. From a very satisfied meatbag.
I'm nearly through the series now just one more book to go. Please can we have more. From a very satisfied meatbag.
May 28, 2026
Tedd is in trouble as always. Nice continuation from the first series.
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