Submortal

by Scott S. Elliott

In the Fall of 2331, Zan Wilcox won the lotto to have his DNA hardened so that he would never age further. If he stayed healthy and avoided physical accidents, he could live indefinitely long in his 25 year-old body and mind - he would join a limited number of submortal humans.

Realizing that he could not bear to see his friends and family age and die, he joined a commune of other submortals who lived underground and acted as caretakers and restorers of endangered and extinct wildlife. There he met the woman of his dreams, and it seemed like their long lives together would be perfect - until they discovered the horrible secret.

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 24, 2016

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

[Mona Leung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpectedly good.

This was well written and very interesting theme. I did not expect the deep themes of immortality to be explored this way. I enjoy it much. Reminds me of Dune lighe Dune novels.