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Absolute Zero
A sci fi adventure thriller for adults who love robot fiction
With the world in ruins and humanity on the brink of extinction, T.E.D.D. has one last chance to stop the Manager for good. As nuclear fallout spreads, MilBot armies march, and mutant Sloppers roam, T.E.D.D., ArachnoBot, and a ragtag band of humans launch a desperate assault on the Manager’s secret Arctic lair. Guarded by unseen technologies and horrors of unfathomable power, this mission demands everything. If T.E.D.D. fails, humanity ends — and the Manager rules forever.
Perfect for fans of humorous sci-fi who love Douglas Adams, John Scalzi, Andy Weir, and Adrian Tchaikovsky.
With the world in ruins and humanity on the brink of extinction, T.E.D.D. has one last chance to stop the Manager for good. As nuclear fallout spreads, MilBot armies march, and mutant Sloppers roam, T.E.D.D., ArachnoBot, and a ragtag band of humans launch a desperate assault on the Manager’s secret Arctic lair. Guarded by unseen technologies and horrors of unfathomable power, this mission demands everything. If T.E.D.D. fails, humanity ends — and the Manager rules forever.
Perfect for fans of humorous sci-fi who love Douglas Adams, John Scalzi, Andy Weir, and Adrian Tchaikovsky.
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Published April 8, 2026
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March 31, 2026
Excellent. Now we need the new series please
There's nothing I can write here that isn't a spoiler so I'm just going to say it's more of the same humourous writing with the rapport between all the characters, particularly Tedd and Rachno.
A couple of obligatory quotes to highlight the above:
"It’s time you realized not everything can be explained through logic and reasoning. There are things beyond the physical and beyond the mental that can’t be truly explained.” “Yes, Tedd. They are called bs.”
"Us machines have really mastered the art of useful sleep. Unlike humans, we can wake at a moment’s notice and be fully operational. No stretching, coffee, or morning dump required for us to fire on all cylinders."
There's nothing I can write here that isn't a spoiler so I'm just going to say it's more of the same humourous writing with the rapport between all the characters, particularly Tedd and Rachno.
A couple of obligatory quotes to highlight the above:
"It’s time you realized not everything can be explained through logic and reasoning. There are things beyond the physical and beyond the mental that can’t be truly explained.” “Yes, Tedd. They are called bs.”
"Us machines have really mastered the art of useful sleep. Unlike humans, we can wake at a moment’s notice and be fully operational. No stretching, coffee, or morning dump required for us to fire on all cylinders."
March 9, 2026
I enjoyed this entire series. I liked that it was split into novellas, more or less. Easy to consume. As a non-visualizer (I have aphantasia), books with a lot of dialogue and minimal description are definitely my jam. Too much description is noise. Experiencing Tedd's dystopian adventures though so much dialogue made this series a unique and interesting experience for me. I'll definitely be reading the next series. Kudos, Michael Cheney. Well done 👏🏼
March 3, 2026
fun read
It was a fun read, that doesnt take robot wars and the apocalypse too seriously. Recommend it to someone who likes to read to escape, and not think too much about the real world.
It was a fun read, that doesnt take robot wars and the apocalypse too seriously. Recommend it to someone who likes to read to escape, and not think too much about the real world.
March 4, 2026
Could have been a single book.
Maybe convenient into 2 without removing any content. I still enjoyed the overall story and gave each book 5 stars but each one felt like a long tv episode.
Maybe convenient into 2 without removing any content. I still enjoyed the overall story and gave each book 5 stars but each one felt like a long tv episode.
March 4, 2026
Good!
This series really got me hooked! A real page turner, non-stop action, full of funny dark humour, I specially liked the ranter between the characters and really loved the two main protagonists. I hope there will be more adventures for them.
This series really got me hooked! A real page turner, non-stop action, full of funny dark humour, I specially liked the ranter between the characters and really loved the two main protagonists. I hope there will be more adventures for them.
April 23, 2026
Excellent
Fun series... I'll read more later... But in the meantime I need to move on. I've enjoyed very much the fun of this series. It's a relief to get away from the serious blood and guts/death and destruction of others. So bye for now. 🙂
Fun series... I'll read more later... But in the meantime I need to move on. I've enjoyed very much the fun of this series. It's a relief to get away from the serious blood and guts/death and destruction of others. So bye for now. 🙂
March 14, 2026
Energetic Series
The seven books in this series kept the action moving. The bad news is each book had to be read to get the whole story completed.
The seven books in this series kept the action moving. The bad news is each book had to be read to get the whole story completed.
March 26, 2026
Absolute Zero
I was pretty sure that this was the end of the story. It would actually make a great ending. But it seems like there might be more to it.
I was pretty sure that this was the end of the story. It would actually make a great ending. But it seems like there might be more to it.
March 27, 2026
Pulitzer Prize winner?
Nope. Entertaining and funny? Hell yeah! A great series with each book not too long to find you losing interest in the characters and plot.
Nope. Entertaining and funny? Hell yeah! A great series with each book not too long to find you losing interest in the characters and plot.
April 13, 2026
enjoyed the story
Fun quick read. The books break up the story into manageable reads when you want an entertaining distraction. I enjoyed them.
Fun quick read. The books break up the story into manageable reads when you want an entertaining distraction. I enjoyed them.
April 19, 2026
Trash Droid
Like the pace and interaction. Reminds me of working with the guys at work. We all had the same relstionships.
Like the pace and interaction. Reminds me of working with the guys at work. We all had the same relstionships.
May 17, 2026
Heroic
Oh my I don't think they'll ever going to win. The sloppers the mailbox the troopers the manager the mckenzie, and all the rest just seem overwhelming. I hope they win?
Oh my I don't think they'll ever going to win. The sloppers the mailbox the troopers the manager the mckenzie, and all the rest just seem overwhelming. I hope they win?
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