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Stephen Brewer is never sure when he wakes up if he's been asleep, or if he has died and has been transferred to a new clone body. As an agent for the National Defense Directorate, he and his fellow Transfer Agents are the perfect undercover operatives.
After chasing two of the world's most wanted criminals across four continents and multiple transfers, the NDD finally has a chance to end their reign of terror and bring them to justice by disrupting their plans to hold an entire stadium hostage during the Super Bowl.
But Miles Bingham and Galen Mermot have only just begun a much longer, far more sinister game -- one the entire world will be forced to play.
After chasing two of the world's most wanted criminals across four continents and multiple transfers, the NDD finally has a chance to end their reign of terror and bring them to justice by disrupting their plans to hold an entire stadium hostage during the Super Bowl.
But Miles Bingham and Galen Mermot have only just begun a much longer, far more sinister game -- one the entire world will be forced to play.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2018
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January 23, 2021
Every now and then we encounter a book that is completely outside of our norm or comfort zone. It could be for a plethora of reasons. Maybe it is a time that draws a specific reader or a specific genre that is looking for that Happily Ever, or it might be just to change things up. That is exactly where I found myself with this book. It was COMPLETELY out of my realm and comfort zone. However, that did not stop me from having time stand still while reading this book. From the very first page one I was engrossed. This might be the biggest and most in-depth mind screw book that I have ever read.
For many, it would be unfathomable to think of a future in which they potentially had a chance to have their consciousness transferred to another version of themselves—a self that may or may not remember who they were before the transfer. Yet, this author had the foresight to write it in a way that not only made it fathomable but made it a shockingly real probability in the not so distant future.
There is no way that I can describe this book without divulging crucial elements. Even if I could it wouldn’t make sense until you personally sit down and immerse yourself in this story. It will fill you with a sense of dread and unease. Perhaps that was the authors intent all along. He pushes the boundaries in a way that makes you posit whether it is best to stay in the dark or seek the knowledge of what the future might hold. The entire time that I was reading this I was uncomfortable because it felt like this could happen or already be happening (who knows these days).
The author does a superb job with world building and characterization. There are so many key elements that it amazes me how he was able to stay on track and not have major loopholes or lapses in the continuity of the story. Every word and every scene were a puzzle piece. So many times, in this book I thought I had it figured out. Then out of nowhere, the “puzzle” would change. You had no way of knowing if what you were seeing/reading was real. This includes the people or characters that the main character was dealing with.
There were many players in this game. The most notable two were Stephen Brewer and Freja. Brewer was a highly dynamic character that kept the fluidity and realism alive in this story. Freja was, in my opinion, the true heart of the story that allowed for levity and hope for a future that seems bleak and petrifying. There is a little of everything in this story; suspense, moments of levity, and hope. There are times that you will cuss out the author (trust me I did). More importantly, there is a pivotal moment that you must pause and ask yourself just like Brewer, “what would I do to protect the person and people that I love the most?”. It is quite the conundrum and one that I do not envy.
This book is long. It is not something that can be read in a night nor is it something that can be skimmed because there is a high likelihood that you will miss something. This book ends on a cliffhanger. I need the next one to come out asap as I am hooked. I have surpassed the point of wanting answers. Instead, it is a definite NEED because it made me question whether the author is on the right track and whether this is potentially what the future may hold. For that reason, I questioned reality and need to find a support group or therapist. I then thought better of it because who knows whom you can trust—even myself.
For many, it would be unfathomable to think of a future in which they potentially had a chance to have their consciousness transferred to another version of themselves—a self that may or may not remember who they were before the transfer. Yet, this author had the foresight to write it in a way that not only made it fathomable but made it a shockingly real probability in the not so distant future.
There is no way that I can describe this book without divulging crucial elements. Even if I could it wouldn’t make sense until you personally sit down and immerse yourself in this story. It will fill you with a sense of dread and unease. Perhaps that was the authors intent all along. He pushes the boundaries in a way that makes you posit whether it is best to stay in the dark or seek the knowledge of what the future might hold. The entire time that I was reading this I was uncomfortable because it felt like this could happen or already be happening (who knows these days).
The author does a superb job with world building and characterization. There are so many key elements that it amazes me how he was able to stay on track and not have major loopholes or lapses in the continuity of the story. Every word and every scene were a puzzle piece. So many times, in this book I thought I had it figured out. Then out of nowhere, the “puzzle” would change. You had no way of knowing if what you were seeing/reading was real. This includes the people or characters that the main character was dealing with.
There were many players in this game. The most notable two were Stephen Brewer and Freja. Brewer was a highly dynamic character that kept the fluidity and realism alive in this story. Freja was, in my opinion, the true heart of the story that allowed for levity and hope for a future that seems bleak and petrifying. There is a little of everything in this story; suspense, moments of levity, and hope. There are times that you will cuss out the author (trust me I did). More importantly, there is a pivotal moment that you must pause and ask yourself just like Brewer, “what would I do to protect the person and people that I love the most?”. It is quite the conundrum and one that I do not envy.
This book is long. It is not something that can be read in a night nor is it something that can be skimmed because there is a high likelihood that you will miss something. This book ends on a cliffhanger. I need the next one to come out asap as I am hooked. I have surpassed the point of wanting answers. Instead, it is a definite NEED because it made me question whether the author is on the right track and whether this is potentially what the future may hold. For that reason, I questioned reality and need to find a support group or therapist. I then thought better of it because who knows whom you can trust—even myself.
August 30, 2019
"I'm never sure when I wake up if I've been asleep, or if I died..."
Meet Stephen Brewer, super-spy... now if only he could remember what got him killed this time. Stephen works for a super-secret branch of the Government; like Area 51, only those in the "Need to Know" have any idea that the Transfer Program exists... and sometimes the people that Stephen Brewer and the other Transfer Agents are trying to stop.
Can you imagine trying to recreate your last two weeks - including everyone you had business meetings, altercations, and dates with - from your social media and messaging apps? Imagine not being *allowed* to build a stable relationship because you're likely to lose days, weeks, or months of your life any time you have to go on a Business trip. Even if you were *allowed* to tell your significant other that you were a super-spy and this body was a clone, how long do you think your work could remain secret?
And what happens if the Other Guy has the same technology? What happens if his is better?
I really enjoyed this book. Action, Thriller, Spy, Mystery; all that and a thread of romance woven throughout.
(We've been promised a sequel, and I really should dock him another star for his George R.R. Martin approach to sequels, but with 29 other books, it makes it hard to justify.)
Meet Stephen Brewer, super-spy... now if only he could remember what got him killed this time. Stephen works for a super-secret branch of the Government; like Area 51, only those in the "Need to Know" have any idea that the Transfer Program exists... and sometimes the people that Stephen Brewer and the other Transfer Agents are trying to stop.
Can you imagine trying to recreate your last two weeks - including everyone you had business meetings, altercations, and dates with - from your social media and messaging apps? Imagine not being *allowed* to build a stable relationship because you're likely to lose days, weeks, or months of your life any time you have to go on a Business trip. Even if you were *allowed* to tell your significant other that you were a super-spy and this body was a clone, how long do you think your work could remain secret?
And what happens if the Other Guy has the same technology? What happens if his is better?
I really enjoyed this book. Action, Thriller, Spy, Mystery; all that and a thread of romance woven throughout.
(We've been promised a sequel, and I really should dock him another star for his George R.R. Martin approach to sequels, but with 29 other books, it makes it hard to justify.)
August 23, 2018
Powerful read with an awesome near-future vibe.
I am going to start this review with a mild disclaimer. I’ve been a fan of Hill’s work for years. I’ve read several of his previous novels and stories and enjoyed every one. Transfer is possibly his most ambitious work to date. Combining non-stop action, romance, and a lot of dead bodies, he has created both a compelling case of wish fulfillment and terror with a ‘what if’ scenario so chilling that it will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book. Highly recommended!
I am going to start this review with a mild disclaimer. I’ve been a fan of Hill’s work for years. I’ve read several of his previous novels and stories and enjoyed every one. Transfer is possibly his most ambitious work to date. Combining non-stop action, romance, and a lot of dead bodies, he has created both a compelling case of wish fulfillment and terror with a ‘what if’ scenario so chilling that it will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book. Highly recommended!
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June 24, 2020A love story based in a sci fi packed story. This story is full of suspense and several surprise twists. I highly recommend.
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