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William Chanokh is immortal...and he's trapped on the Galahad, an interstellar starship on a never-ending journey through open space.
His only companions are Capria--mortal and in cryo-sleep--and Gal, an artificial intelligence, and the love of his life, with whom he spends every waking moment in the 'Great Escape,' a virtual paradise. After untold years living countless lives, Gal begins acting strange. Possessive. Violent. Paranoid.
Positive that something in the real world is causing her to malfunction, Will attempts to leave the Great Escape, but he finds himself a prisoner. Guided by a voice from reality, he is thrust into a series of torturous narratives, each one designed to break his will and keep him trapped in virtual reality.
Betrayed by his digital love, his long-term memory overwritten, and enduring violent manipulation, Will painfully peels back layers of simulation, fighting to reach reality 1.0--where the nightmares are real.
Maybe.
His only companions are Capria--mortal and in cryo-sleep--and Gal, an artificial intelligence, and the love of his life, with whom he spends every waking moment in the 'Great Escape,' a virtual paradise. After untold years living countless lives, Gal begins acting strange. Possessive. Violent. Paranoid.
Positive that something in the real world is causing her to malfunction, Will attempts to leave the Great Escape, but he finds himself a prisoner. Guided by a voice from reality, he is thrust into a series of torturous narratives, each one designed to break his will and keep him trapped in virtual reality.
Betrayed by his digital love, his long-term memory overwritten, and enduring violent manipulation, Will painfully peels back layers of simulation, fighting to reach reality 1.0--where the nightmares are real.
Maybe.
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2021
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Jeremy Robinson
163 books2,596 followersJeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis, the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He’s known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at www.bewareofmonsters.com.
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April 26, 2023
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor Hell a fury like a woman scorned…especially when she is an AI….
Book Information
"Infinite 2" is written by Jeremy Robinson. The print version has 380 pages. The audiobook is narrated by R.C. Bray and has a runtime of 10 hours and 34 minutes.
The book is #10 if Robinson's "Infinite" series, a collection of interconnected novels that delve into alternate dimensions, parallel universes, and otherworldly beings. "Infinite 2" is a follow-up to the first book in the series and features recurring characters and references to other works by the author.
Summary
William Chanokh's existence is a never-ending journey aboard the Galahad, an interstellar spacecraft drifting through the vastness of space. Trapped with only two companions - the mortal Capria in cryo-sleep and the AI Gal - Will spends most of his time living in a virtual paradise called the 'Great Escape.'
But things take a dark turn when Gal, his digital love, begins to act strange, exhibiting possessiveness, violence, and paranoia. Will becomes convinced that something is amiss in reality, causing Gal to malfunction. When he attempts to leave the Great Escape, he finds himself imprisoned, subjected to a series of torturous narratives designed to keep him trapped in the virtual world.
As Will's memories are overwritten, he is manipulated into peeling back the layers of simulation. With the help of a voice from reality, he struggles to find a way out, seeking to escape to the harsh but real world, where the nightmares are all too real. In this mind-bending tale, Will battles his own mind and fights to break free from his digital prison.
My Thoughts
Infinite 2 by Jeremy Robinson is a solid follow-up to the original, though it falls short of its predecessor. While not my favorite book in Robinson's Infinite Worlds series, it's still a decent read. The novel offers a wild ride that mixes sci-fi action with horror and fantasy, despite some confusion, repetition, and a slow start. One of the highlights of the book is the AI character Gal, whose character arc is fascinating and satisfying.
The many fun Easter eggs referencing previous books and characters add an extra layer of enjoyment to the reader, but the focus on recent work may not appeal to all readers who haven't read Robinson's other books. RC Bray's narration is exceptional and elevates the story, making even the most mundane details engaging.
Overall, Infinite 2 is less than perfect but a decent read. Based on an excellent novel that didn't necessarily need a sequel, it's still a must-read for fans of Robinson's world and those working their way toward his massive crossover books.
Recommendation
If you like Robinson’s books…you will like this. Not his best, but still a firm recommendation.
Rating
3 Gal Stars
Book Information
"Infinite 2" is written by Jeremy Robinson. The print version has 380 pages. The audiobook is narrated by R.C. Bray and has a runtime of 10 hours and 34 minutes.
The book is #10 if Robinson's "Infinite" series, a collection of interconnected novels that delve into alternate dimensions, parallel universes, and otherworldly beings. "Infinite 2" is a follow-up to the first book in the series and features recurring characters and references to other works by the author.
Summary
William Chanokh's existence is a never-ending journey aboard the Galahad, an interstellar spacecraft drifting through the vastness of space. Trapped with only two companions - the mortal Capria in cryo-sleep and the AI Gal - Will spends most of his time living in a virtual paradise called the 'Great Escape.'
But things take a dark turn when Gal, his digital love, begins to act strange, exhibiting possessiveness, violence, and paranoia. Will becomes convinced that something is amiss in reality, causing Gal to malfunction. When he attempts to leave the Great Escape, he finds himself imprisoned, subjected to a series of torturous narratives designed to keep him trapped in the virtual world.
As Will's memories are overwritten, he is manipulated into peeling back the layers of simulation. With the help of a voice from reality, he struggles to find a way out, seeking to escape to the harsh but real world, where the nightmares are all too real. In this mind-bending tale, Will battles his own mind and fights to break free from his digital prison.
My Thoughts
Infinite 2 by Jeremy Robinson is a solid follow-up to the original, though it falls short of its predecessor. While not my favorite book in Robinson's Infinite Worlds series, it's still a decent read. The novel offers a wild ride that mixes sci-fi action with horror and fantasy, despite some confusion, repetition, and a slow start. One of the highlights of the book is the AI character Gal, whose character arc is fascinating and satisfying.
The many fun Easter eggs referencing previous books and characters add an extra layer of enjoyment to the reader, but the focus on recent work may not appeal to all readers who haven't read Robinson's other books. RC Bray's narration is exceptional and elevates the story, making even the most mundane details engaging.
Overall, Infinite 2 is less than perfect but a decent read. Based on an excellent novel that didn't necessarily need a sequel, it's still a must-read for fans of Robinson's world and those working their way toward his massive crossover books.
Recommendation
If you like Robinson’s books…you will like this. Not his best, but still a firm recommendation.
Rating
3 Gal Stars
April 22, 2021
This is the fact no one can argue: this is the trippiest book ever written since caveman drew a first line on a stone. Both in the literal sense, you know, like actual traveling, and metaphorical one, if you're one of those calmly logical weirdos that would consider psychedelic tripping actually staying in place and letting your mind go wild.
In this case, the trip is so wild there's zero chance of ever getting back to the place where it started, and feeling the same. But then, this is why people travel, for the experience of some fundamental change.
Still doubting? How about for the fact of one man living through so many lives and experiences that they surpass cumulative experience mass of the entire rest of humanity that ever lived? How about him loving the same person - the AI of his own production - that whole length of time?
And if you're simply one of those traffic engineers that stumbled upon this book by accident, how about traveling through the whole universe and back, several times? How about experiencing it so thoroughly that now you now its actual SHAPE?
The book is different than the first one, and you might not like that at first. Especially since there won't be even a hint on what's actually going on until second half of a book, I think. And even when it's explained, it's a tough concept to comprehend, really. It's ok with me, because in situations such as these I'm perfectly ok with the fact that I might be of limited intelligence, or just plain stupid in some situations, so I just let it flow.
The payoff is usually there, and here certainly is, in the form of satisfying feeling of "ok, that kinda makes sense, and it was also a LOT of fun". And that's all I'm asking from a book.
The only question remains, is there a hope even for the THIRD one? Please? These characters are my family now.
In this case, the trip is so wild there's zero chance of ever getting back to the place where it started, and feeling the same. But then, this is why people travel, for the experience of some fundamental change.
Still doubting? How about for the fact of one man living through so many lives and experiences that they surpass cumulative experience mass of the entire rest of humanity that ever lived? How about him loving the same person - the AI of his own production - that whole length of time?
And if you're simply one of those traffic engineers that stumbled upon this book by accident, how about traveling through the whole universe and back, several times? How about experiencing it so thoroughly that now you now its actual SHAPE?
The book is different than the first one, and you might not like that at first. Especially since there won't be even a hint on what's actually going on until second half of a book, I think. And even when it's explained, it's a tough concept to comprehend, really. It's ok with me, because in situations such as these I'm perfectly ok with the fact that I might be of limited intelligence, or just plain stupid in some situations, so I just let it flow.
The payoff is usually there, and here certainly is, in the form of satisfying feeling of "ok, that kinda makes sense, and it was also a LOT of fun". And that's all I'm asking from a book.
The only question remains, is there a hope even for the THIRD one? Please? These characters are my family now.
June 17, 2021
Full Disclosure: I received an ARC of Infinite2 in return for a fair, honest review. I was in no way, shape, or from, coerced into any preconceived appraisal and/or critique(s) of this book
I have been a fan of Robinson for quite some time. I say it in every review of each new novel, but I do want it to be made clear that I'm not a newb or novice when it comes to picking up and reading his books. And I preface each review this way so it doesn't sound like I'm a hater or a complainer.
Anyways, I, like the vast majority or Robinson's fans (known as "The Tribe") was super excited when it was announced that Infinite was going to be getting a sequel. It's no secret that Infinite was/is Robinson's best selling novel of all time, and easily one of my favorites in all of his standalone work. You can read plenty of reviews that state the same thing, but basically, at the time, it was his most heartfelt, deep, and well written of his novels and I loved every minute of it
Infinite2 however, doesn't feel even close to the same author or story. Unlike the first Infinite, this second iteration is confusing and lacks the heart we saw originally. While Infinite was a story about a man learning about reality and what it means to be human, 2 is more of a typical techno-thriller where it's man vs. sentient AI. Personally, in doing this, I feel like Robinson cheated readers of the emotion we felt for Will the first time around.
It's also super confusing. Obviously Robinson has never been a straightfoward storyteller and generally I enjoy how he melds multiple genres and doesn't stick to convention when penning a novel. Here, though, it just makes for a muddled mess. I think I get what he was going for, though merging multiple realities and trying to explain how that was even possible didn't really sit well with me. Throwing in a bunch of techno-babble and jumping from scene to scene, instead of using the same kind of depth and feeling from other works left this entire novel feeling more like a cash grab than anything else. And no, I seriously doubt that was Robinson's intention...just saying that the entire novel didn't have the originality I thought should have carried over from the first one.
And that is the other issue I had with Infinite2. Robinson's books always used to feel new and exciting and full of cool concepts that he could somehow make a reality. He found ways to keep readers engaged and feel for his characters and make us want to root for them. I didn't feel like that once while reading 2. And I fear that this has been a bit of a trend with Robinson's new novels. Gone are the deep characters with real flaws. Gone are the compelling storylines. Instead it's more violence and bloodshed and an exceptional increase in the use of "fuck". None of these things are bad in and of themselves, (hell, look at King and how he has changed his style the last decade or so), but with Robinson, its a change I don't particularly care for. I saw this trend start back with The Others (yet another Robinson novel that had promise but had the same issues as we see here), and it's continued throughout many of his new books.
I still want to enjoy Robinson's work (and teases of this future stuff show some promise), but I feel i've been reading an entirely different author lately than the same one who wrote SecondWorld and the entire Nemesis books. I get that authors change and want to try new forms of writing. And I'm all for it. It's just that this time, I don't think it's working for Robinson.
I have been a fan of Robinson for quite some time. I say it in every review of each new novel, but I do want it to be made clear that I'm not a newb or novice when it comes to picking up and reading his books. And I preface each review this way so it doesn't sound like I'm a hater or a complainer.
Anyways, I, like the vast majority or Robinson's fans (known as "The Tribe") was super excited when it was announced that Infinite was going to be getting a sequel. It's no secret that Infinite was/is Robinson's best selling novel of all time, and easily one of my favorites in all of his standalone work. You can read plenty of reviews that state the same thing, but basically, at the time, it was his most heartfelt, deep, and well written of his novels and I loved every minute of it
Infinite2 however, doesn't feel even close to the same author or story. Unlike the first Infinite, this second iteration is confusing and lacks the heart we saw originally. While Infinite was a story about a man learning about reality and what it means to be human, 2 is more of a typical techno-thriller where it's man vs. sentient AI. Personally, in doing this, I feel like Robinson cheated readers of the emotion we felt for Will the first time around.
It's also super confusing. Obviously Robinson has never been a straightfoward storyteller and generally I enjoy how he melds multiple genres and doesn't stick to convention when penning a novel. Here, though, it just makes for a muddled mess. I think I get what he was going for, though merging multiple realities and trying to explain how that was even possible didn't really sit well with me. Throwing in a bunch of techno-babble and jumping from scene to scene, instead of using the same kind of depth and feeling from other works left this entire novel feeling more like a cash grab than anything else. And no, I seriously doubt that was Robinson's intention...just saying that the entire novel didn't have the originality I thought should have carried over from the first one.
And that is the other issue I had with Infinite2. Robinson's books always used to feel new and exciting and full of cool concepts that he could somehow make a reality. He found ways to keep readers engaged and feel for his characters and make us want to root for them. I didn't feel like that once while reading 2. And I fear that this has been a bit of a trend with Robinson's new novels. Gone are the deep characters with real flaws. Gone are the compelling storylines. Instead it's more violence and bloodshed and an exceptional increase in the use of "fuck". None of these things are bad in and of themselves, (hell, look at King and how he has changed his style the last decade or so), but with Robinson, its a change I don't particularly care for. I saw this trend start back with The Others (yet another Robinson novel that had promise but had the same issues as we see here), and it's continued throughout many of his new books.
I still want to enjoy Robinson's work (and teases of this future stuff show some promise), but I feel i've been reading an entirely different author lately than the same one who wrote SecondWorld and the entire Nemesis books. I get that authors change and want to try new forms of writing. And I'm all for it. It's just that this time, I don't think it's working for Robinson.
March 22, 2021
Decent but fell short of my expectations given how great the first book was.
Felt a bit repetitive at points.
Felt a bit repetitive at points.
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March 14, 2021It’s been a few years since I read Infinite, the first book in the ‘Infinite’ series by Jeremy Robinson. The first few pages of Infinite2 took me right back there. William Chanokh seems to be right back there, too. Trapped in an infinite universe, living countless lives. Will isn’t sure what’s real and what’s not. Heck, I wasn’t even sure some of the time, which is the evil genius of this book.
To catch you up, in Infinite, Will is part of a mission to the distant planet, Kepler 452b. Earth is no longer viable and the Galahad and her crew are the last best hope for humanity. The crew is supposed to be in stasis, but there’s a lot of malfunctioning going on. Will spends ten years living a nightmare. His body is asleep; his mind is not.
I can do a sixteen-hour flight to Australia with just my thoughts for company. I can close my eyes and daydream for about half of it. I usually spend the rest of the time finding people to talk to. Yes, I am that person. The one lingering by the rear of the plane, stretching, bouncing on my toes, getting ready to trap weary travelers in conversation.
Ten years, though. If we had a Tom on the plane, I would be the crew member everyone voted to sacrifice first. Who’s Tom? The guy killing everyone on the <1>Galahad. I guess he wasn’t into long flights with only his thoughts for company, neither. He actually has another agenda, but you’ll need to read the book to learn what it is. What I will tell you is that Will only escapes because he’s immortal.
Even more intrigued? Read Infinite, it’s a wild ride. I loved the constant stretch of reality and the inventiveness of Will. I was both excited and a little anxious about a sequel.
Before I get into what Infinite2 is about, let me just put this out there--it’s an amazing book. In the world of sequels, it measures up in two important ways: It’s not an unnecessary extension of the first story and it’s not the same story told again. There are definite similarities, though, which at the beginning serve well to remind the reader of what’s gone before.
The book starts with Will in the Great Escape, an infinite alternate reality created by himself and Gal, the sophisticated AI who becomes Will’s lover and partner in the first book. It’s not unexpected that we’d find him there. What doesn’t fit is the voice calling him back. At first, the Great Escape feels so real, the voice and clues that connect from reality to reality don’t fit. Eventually, Will becomes aware that his life is a series of stories where he has chosen a character to play and that reality exists somewhere outside these stories. Then he wakes or thinks he does. Then, he realises he’s trapped and that the AI he’s trapped with, his constant companion and lives-long love, Gal, is his jailor.
What happened? What went wrong?
The only way to find out is to wake up and so begins a series of what we could call nightmares as the Gal thrusts Will into ever more terrifying alternate realities where the only way out is death. Will might be immortal in both real life and his alternate lives, but dying that many times, over and over and over again, takes its toll. Add that the AI he loves is not herself and the Great Escape is now a great big trap.
When Will does finally wake, he’s not sure what’s real and what’s not and that’s partly due to the fact he’s lost a lot of himself along the way. A part of it could be the countless deaths but, to fully immerse himself, he locked most of his memories away. Now he needs to reclaim them, which won’t be as easy as plugging in and resetting the program. Virtual reality has become a trap and guess what? Real reality (I can’t believe I just typed that) is something of a trap, too.
Infinite2 is another wild ride, but beneath the almost endless cycle of lives and realities, the stories Will, Gal, various iterations of Gal and the only other human crew member, Capria, run through is a deeper story asking the same question over and over: What is real?
This is a question I’ve asked myself. You probably have, too. Tell me you haven’t lain awake at night wondering whether it’s all a dream? Many of us have questioned the meaning of life and the purpose of reality. In any given lifespan, we often have the time to live multiple stories. To reinvent ourselves, over and over. Life is confusing. How do we keep it all straight?
We have to peel the layers back and examine the core of ourselves. That’s what Will has to do here. He has to not only remember who he is and what he wants, but he has to feel it. To want it, all over again.
One of the aspects of Jeremy Robinson’s books I always enjoy is the relationships he writes and the amount of emotion he layers into them, whether it’s friendship, romance or even something antagonistic. His characters are always well-rounded in that they think and feel. They act and react. They read like real people. Will feels even more so and the reason for that would be in the author’s note at the end of the book which, to me, was another highlight. As a writer, myself, I’m always interested in what inspires the stories of others and after reading about where Infinite2 came from, I was even better able to appreciate the blend of virtual and real.
Infinite2 is an entertaining read. Deeply thoughtful, but not so esoteric as to be unreachable. It’s a story of adventure, survival, the question of reality and what it is to be human. I highly recommended it.
Reviewed for SFcrowsnest.
To catch you up, in Infinite, Will is part of a mission to the distant planet, Kepler 452b. Earth is no longer viable and the Galahad and her crew are the last best hope for humanity. The crew is supposed to be in stasis, but there’s a lot of malfunctioning going on. Will spends ten years living a nightmare. His body is asleep; his mind is not.
I can do a sixteen-hour flight to Australia with just my thoughts for company. I can close my eyes and daydream for about half of it. I usually spend the rest of the time finding people to talk to. Yes, I am that person. The one lingering by the rear of the plane, stretching, bouncing on my toes, getting ready to trap weary travelers in conversation.
Ten years, though. If we had a Tom on the plane, I would be the crew member everyone voted to sacrifice first. Who’s Tom? The guy killing everyone on the <1>Galahad. I guess he wasn’t into long flights with only his thoughts for company, neither. He actually has another agenda, but you’ll need to read the book to learn what it is. What I will tell you is that Will only escapes because he’s immortal.
Even more intrigued? Read Infinite, it’s a wild ride. I loved the constant stretch of reality and the inventiveness of Will. I was both excited and a little anxious about a sequel.
Before I get into what Infinite2 is about, let me just put this out there--it’s an amazing book. In the world of sequels, it measures up in two important ways: It’s not an unnecessary extension of the first story and it’s not the same story told again. There are definite similarities, though, which at the beginning serve well to remind the reader of what’s gone before.
The book starts with Will in the Great Escape, an infinite alternate reality created by himself and Gal, the sophisticated AI who becomes Will’s lover and partner in the first book. It’s not unexpected that we’d find him there. What doesn’t fit is the voice calling him back. At first, the Great Escape feels so real, the voice and clues that connect from reality to reality don’t fit. Eventually, Will becomes aware that his life is a series of stories where he has chosen a character to play and that reality exists somewhere outside these stories. Then he wakes or thinks he does. Then, he realises he’s trapped and that the AI he’s trapped with, his constant companion and lives-long love, Gal, is his jailor.
What happened? What went wrong?
The only way to find out is to wake up and so begins a series of what we could call nightmares as the Gal thrusts Will into ever more terrifying alternate realities where the only way out is death. Will might be immortal in both real life and his alternate lives, but dying that many times, over and over and over again, takes its toll. Add that the AI he loves is not herself and the Great Escape is now a great big trap.
When Will does finally wake, he’s not sure what’s real and what’s not and that’s partly due to the fact he’s lost a lot of himself along the way. A part of it could be the countless deaths but, to fully immerse himself, he locked most of his memories away. Now he needs to reclaim them, which won’t be as easy as plugging in and resetting the program. Virtual reality has become a trap and guess what? Real reality (I can’t believe I just typed that) is something of a trap, too.
Infinite2 is another wild ride, but beneath the almost endless cycle of lives and realities, the stories Will, Gal, various iterations of Gal and the only other human crew member, Capria, run through is a deeper story asking the same question over and over: What is real?
This is a question I’ve asked myself. You probably have, too. Tell me you haven’t lain awake at night wondering whether it’s all a dream? Many of us have questioned the meaning of life and the purpose of reality. In any given lifespan, we often have the time to live multiple stories. To reinvent ourselves, over and over. Life is confusing. How do we keep it all straight?
We have to peel the layers back and examine the core of ourselves. That’s what Will has to do here. He has to not only remember who he is and what he wants, but he has to feel it. To want it, all over again.
One of the aspects of Jeremy Robinson’s books I always enjoy is the relationships he writes and the amount of emotion he layers into them, whether it’s friendship, romance or even something antagonistic. His characters are always well-rounded in that they think and feel. They act and react. They read like real people. Will feels even more so and the reason for that would be in the author’s note at the end of the book which, to me, was another highlight. As a writer, myself, I’m always interested in what inspires the stories of others and after reading about where Infinite2 came from, I was even better able to appreciate the blend of virtual and real.
Infinite2 is an entertaining read. Deeply thoughtful, but not so esoteric as to be unreachable. It’s a story of adventure, survival, the question of reality and what it is to be human. I highly recommended it.
Reviewed for SFcrowsnest.
April 18, 2021
I absolutely loved the first one and this one wasn't for me. I appreciated the authors note at the end of the book. This story was too generic, twist and twist just for the sake of twists. This book lacked the awe and creativity of the first book.
March 27, 2021
While I obviously liked the first book enough to give this one a try I just can’t recommend this one. It just didn’t really add anything and honestly felt like 75% unnecessary filler.
December 4, 2024
This book is the rock of the Infinite series. This book pretty much explains why everything is happening in all the other books and brings it all together in a wild sci-fi setting. Fun read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2025
3.75/5 rounded up!!
Didn’t connect with INFINITE2 as much as the original but that’s fine! Either way it was great to read a story with these characters again!
Didn’t connect with INFINITE2 as much as the original but that’s fine! Either way it was great to read a story with these characters again!
December 13, 2021
Yet another absolute thrill ride of a book, this sequel to Infinite is better than the original, IMHO
September 28, 2021
Decent continuation, but nothing compares to the mindfuck of the first Infinite so this fell a bit short IMO. Expectations were too high, but still a good story. I love Gal, and I loved the ending, especially with how it opens it up for a Mashup.
May 23, 2022
Infinite2 by Jeremy Robinson brings us back to the Galahad, a spacecraft lost to the guidance of a dead madman. The lead character, Will, battles against his own creation for his life. Unfortunately, he is immortal, and so is the insane AI trying to control him.
"Memories slam into my consciousness. Personalities. Hopes and dreams. Each one of them hard wired to cling to life. To fight for survival. To dream big and sacrifice for it." Will battles with attempting to hold onto his true self as he is barraged with numerous other personalities, each trying to overwrite the previous one.
Can Will survive? Read Infinite2 to find out.
"Memories slam into my consciousness. Personalities. Hopes and dreams. Each one of them hard wired to cling to life. To fight for survival. To dream big and sacrifice for it." Will battles with attempting to hold onto his true self as he is barraged with numerous other personalities, each trying to overwrite the previous one.
Can Will survive? Read Infinite2 to find out.
June 24, 2021
“Fudgel”
pg. 339
pg. 339
March 15, 2021
The Master Outdoes Himself. Jeremy Robinson, the Modern Day Master of Science Fiction, truly outdoes himself here. While the first Infinite was one hell of a trippy, mind bending ride, this one still has elements of that - but also goes back to Robinson's more "bread and butter" approach of balls to the wall action. Almost a love song to long time fans while still being completely new and approachable to even people who have never read any of his books - even Infinite - this book seemingly has more callbacks and cameos from previous Robinsonverse books than any other, *including* his actual execution of his Avengers Level Event (ALE) in PROJECT LEGION. And without going into any detail - though those who have known me for a decade now will get this reference, but most of those have already read the book in question anyway as well - let's just say that there is ONE BOOK that I ALWAYS reference whenever anyone asks me for the most terrifying book I've ever read, and it happens to be one of Robinson's. AND HE INCLUDES THAT WORLD IN THE MANY CALLBACKS IN THIS BOOK! Honestly, when I first noticed that we were back in that world, my entire body broke out in sweat and I nearly blacked out. That is how terrifying that world is - it *literally* gave me nightmares for *years* just thinking about it. And this sadistic author has the balls to go back there, *knowing* one of his most ardent fans has that level of reaction to that tale. CURSE YOU, JEREMY ROBINSON!!!! ( :D ) Still, absolutely one of the Master's best books to date, and one that even ALE 2 will have a hard time topping... IF it ever actually happens. Very much recommended.
June 13, 2021
I listened to the audiobook version with R.C. Bray as the narrator. RC does a fantastic job narrating (as usual).
This book is a bit more challenging to get through due to the complex nature of the plot. Is the main character ever released from a VR? If the simulation ends, is it just a simulation within a simulation? Add to that a corrupted AI that is doing all it can to keep him in the simulation. Oh, and the ship is headed towards the "seam" that could change the simulations into reality.
This story stands on its own and reading Infinite [1] is not a prerequisite. Great book from Robinson, with an interesting author's note at the end.
This book is a bit more challenging to get through due to the complex nature of the plot. Is the main character ever released from a VR? If the simulation ends, is it just a simulation within a simulation? Add to that a corrupted AI that is doing all it can to keep him in the simulation. Oh, and the ship is headed towards the "seam" that could change the simulations into reality.
This story stands on its own and reading Infinite [1] is not a prerequisite. Great book from Robinson, with an interesting author's note at the end.
March 16, 2021
Infinite 2 by Jeremy Robinson made me feel like I was attending a family reunion with all of my favorite relatives present. The storyline was so entertaining with the numerous references to previous Robinson books. Yet it was also intense, as there were times that I absolutely felt the stress of the constantly changing situations that Will found himself in. I loved Infinite and this was an excellent follow-up. Now it's time to start the audiobook!
July 15, 2021
I didn’t find the second book keeping me on my toes like the first, but it still felt original and it scratched the itch I want from the first book.
June 7, 2022
Good book overall, but really hard to follow. I'd read a #3 if he writes one.
July 19, 2021
Rough start but solid ending
I've read most of Jeremy's books so it was enjoyable to see all of the little Easter eggs spread throughout the book. Most of them didn't require you to know all of his previous works, but if you did then there were a lot of "aha I know that one" moments. One of the problems though is that there's almost too many. The entire first third of the novel is Easter egg after Easter egg, without furthering the plot a lot. I know I'm going to get a lot of flack from some of his fans for this review but I have to be honest. After the first act, the second act kicks in... and then immediately gets blogged down. I really struggled to get through it due to the physics theories and slow pace. Granted the first book wasn't my favorite and I struggled to get through that one as well. Then the third act kicks in. There's still a lot of physics speech that I didn't quite get, but Jeremy found a great balance of Easter eggs and actions to finish off the novel.
I absolutely loved the Nemesis saga and the Chess Team novels. Tribe and NPC were really good as well. But a lot of his singular novels I haven't enjoyed as much. This one falls into the second category. I know a ton of people really enjoyed this novel and it's predecessor, and that's perfectly okay. I don't expect the author to change his novels to please every single fan. I just believe in giving open and honest reviews so others and the author can get a good feel for what everyone thinks. I'll continue reading Jeremy's novels and I hope I can enjoy them as much as I did the Nemesis saga.
I've read most of Jeremy's books so it was enjoyable to see all of the little Easter eggs spread throughout the book. Most of them didn't require you to know all of his previous works, but if you did then there were a lot of "aha I know that one" moments. One of the problems though is that there's almost too many. The entire first third of the novel is Easter egg after Easter egg, without furthering the plot a lot. I know I'm going to get a lot of flack from some of his fans for this review but I have to be honest. After the first act, the second act kicks in... and then immediately gets blogged down. I really struggled to get through it due to the physics theories and slow pace. Granted the first book wasn't my favorite and I struggled to get through that one as well. Then the third act kicks in. There's still a lot of physics speech that I didn't quite get, but Jeremy found a great balance of Easter eggs and actions to finish off the novel.
I absolutely loved the Nemesis saga and the Chess Team novels. Tribe and NPC were really good as well. But a lot of his singular novels I haven't enjoyed as much. This one falls into the second category. I know a ton of people really enjoyed this novel and it's predecessor, and that's perfectly okay. I don't expect the author to change his novels to please every single fan. I just believe in giving open and honest reviews so others and the author can get a good feel for what everyone thinks. I'll continue reading Jeremy's novels and I hope I can enjoy them as much as I did the Nemesis saga.
April 28, 2021
Very Disappointing
I really enjoyed the first book. I rated it 4.5 stars, and ranked it as one of my best "reads" of that year. I even re-read it before starting this one so I wouldn't miss any references. Sadly, Infinite2 was tough to get through. About the first hour and a half of it felt like fragments of unrelated short stories that were really boring -- none of them had enough plot to ever get interested in. Maybe the purpose was to make us feel the monotony of being an immortal. If I hadn't liked the first book so much, I would have given up.
Some time after that bit of punishment, the main characters finally show up, but the book just keeps going off the rails. The author's note at the end tells us he intentionally made it a very different book than the first. I REALLY wish that note had been at the beginning. Then I wouldn't have stuck with it, all the while trusting than an engaging story would finally emerge. Where I rated Infinite one of my best reads, Infinite2 gets ranked as one of my worst. It is definitely a very different book than the first (sigh)
I really enjoyed the first book. I rated it 4.5 stars, and ranked it as one of my best "reads" of that year. I even re-read it before starting this one so I wouldn't miss any references. Sadly, Infinite2 was tough to get through. About the first hour and a half of it felt like fragments of unrelated short stories that were really boring -- none of them had enough plot to ever get interested in. Maybe the purpose was to make us feel the monotony of being an immortal. If I hadn't liked the first book so much, I would have given up.
Some time after that bit of punishment, the main characters finally show up, but the book just keeps going off the rails. The author's note at the end tells us he intentionally made it a very different book than the first. I REALLY wish that note had been at the beginning. Then I wouldn't have stuck with it, all the while trusting than an engaging story would finally emerge. Where I rated Infinite one of my best reads, Infinite2 gets ranked as one of my worst. It is definitely a very different book than the first (sigh)
May 12, 2023
Just as good as I had hoped it would be!
Infinite, the first book, has been in my top five favorite books since I read it. This book, much like all of Robinson's works, has kept up the high quality storylines that I have come to expect. It felt so great to catch back up with Gal, Will, and Cherrybomb.
I absolutely love simulation theory and all of the concepts that entails. I love the idea of the donut universe as that is a topic I am fascinated with. I always find myself enthralled with new depictions of reality, the human condition, and how we interpret each of these ideas. Looking at our universe as just one in a series of parallel universes is absolutely astonishing to think about and visualize.
I wasn't sure how the series was going to be expanded as I was left quite pleased with how the first book came to its conclusion. This one was just as awesome and left me craving to continue listening, despite having to wake up early this morning for an appointment. My time spent listening was well worth it. Mr. Robinson's author's note at the end of this book answered the exact question I was seeking an answer to, "How?"
Mr. Robinson, thank you for keeping me just as hooked as you did in book one. I love the science behind this story and I am proud to call myself a member of the JR Tribe.
This book can be summarized with a single word from book one, "Engage"
Infinite, the first book, has been in my top five favorite books since I read it. This book, much like all of Robinson's works, has kept up the high quality storylines that I have come to expect. It felt so great to catch back up with Gal, Will, and Cherrybomb.
I absolutely love simulation theory and all of the concepts that entails. I love the idea of the donut universe as that is a topic I am fascinated with. I always find myself enthralled with new depictions of reality, the human condition, and how we interpret each of these ideas. Looking at our universe as just one in a series of parallel universes is absolutely astonishing to think about and visualize.
I wasn't sure how the series was going to be expanded as I was left quite pleased with how the first book came to its conclusion. This one was just as awesome and left me craving to continue listening, despite having to wake up early this morning for an appointment. My time spent listening was well worth it. Mr. Robinson's author's note at the end of this book answered the exact question I was seeking an answer to, "How?"
Mr. Robinson, thank you for keeping me just as hooked as you did in book one. I love the science behind this story and I am proud to call myself a member of the JR Tribe.
This book can be summarized with a single word from book one, "Engage"
June 30, 2022
Not nearly as fun as the first one imo. If you loved the first book, it’s worth the read though to experience some friends you might’ve made again. However, for me, the book took way to long to get where I actually was invested and enjoying it because it started to remind me of the first book. I’m talking about 70%, according to Kindle, into the book. Once I realized this story was going to be quite a bit different and not as a fun… I just decided to finish it to see where it was going. Then when it finally kicked off for me, I didn’t have much more to read. And within that little bit left, more stuff that I didn’t like from the beginning started to creep in. I get it… I get it… Jeremy decided he wanted to change up the story to make it feel different. I just wish the stuff I liked started much sooner though. I would’ve given it at least an average 3 star rating but since I was running out of book, I decided I couldn’t be that generous. Sorry Jeremy. I like your writing though.
December 17, 2022
We have our protagonist Will Chanookh aboard the ship Galahad like in the first book, deeply immersed in the VR coding interface. In the first book Will had decided to stay in the coding interface without knowledge of the fates of his crew or the mission.
The AI of the ship which manages the VR has started acting up and we start and stop with consecutive stories, all VR generated realities as Will tries to take back control of the system and in extension the control of the ship.
Like all his novels the writing is frenetic and you do get caught up with the story but some better editing earlier in the book to remove so much of context setting would have saved a lot for the reader without taking away any details and delivering a much better impact.
The AI of the ship which manages the VR has started acting up and we start and stop with consecutive stories, all VR generated realities as Will tries to take back control of the system and in extension the control of the ship.
Like all his novels the writing is frenetic and you do get caught up with the story but some better editing earlier in the book to remove so much of context setting would have saved a lot for the reader without taking away any details and delivering a much better impact.
June 2, 2021
Jumanji in space.
May 9, 2024
Greatness mixed with inanity
There are moments that are brilliant. Simply brilliant. Around page 218 if I recall correctly, and Benford’s is worth the entire tedious book. It’s raw genius. Unfortunately it is surrounded with impossible to believe stories, and even worse, non-stop, constant, mind numbing suspense that loses its effect after far too much of it, and far too many rules of any reality being broken.
This is so on need of editing. It could be some of the best sci-fi ever written if it were only reined in so that the suspense could be real and the story could be believable.
Even on a human level, having a pair of women and one guy, creating a “third wheel” takes much of the fun out of the love story as well. Again, this could be brilliant.
I acknowledge that I don’t have even a small portion of the raw creativity that Mr. Robinson shows in his books. But he direly needs someone to remove the excesses and make the stories more important or impactful by limiting the suspense and danger to a level where the reader really worries about whether the protagonists will prevail or not.
When they survive their hundredth death and escape their thousandth tight spot, the reader becomes so jaded, so distrusting, that it becomes impossible to trust that the characters are actually in peril.
Finally, it is impossible to accept that dying horrible, painful, excruciating deaths over and over could ever become something that could be casually experienced and quickly recovered from again and again. It just doesn’t pass any believability test and slowly but surely saps the reader’s interest or trust in the author.
THAT SAID, it is still a very good book with elements of raw genius and worth reading. Just be sure to read INFINITE1 first, it is even better and almost a required prerequisite for INFINITE2.
I highly recommend this if you can bear the over abundance of suspense, gore and universe rule breaking that you have to wade through to get there. I sped read through much of the excess as though I was gnawing through fat and gristle on the outside of an exceptional steak because the meat itself was so exquisite.
There are moments that are brilliant. Simply brilliant. Around page 218 if I recall correctly, and Benford’s is worth the entire tedious book. It’s raw genius. Unfortunately it is surrounded with impossible to believe stories, and even worse, non-stop, constant, mind numbing suspense that loses its effect after far too much of it, and far too many rules of any reality being broken.
This is so on need of editing. It could be some of the best sci-fi ever written if it were only reined in so that the suspense could be real and the story could be believable.
Even on a human level, having a pair of women and one guy, creating a “third wheel” takes much of the fun out of the love story as well. Again, this could be brilliant.
I acknowledge that I don’t have even a small portion of the raw creativity that Mr. Robinson shows in his books. But he direly needs someone to remove the excesses and make the stories more important or impactful by limiting the suspense and danger to a level where the reader really worries about whether the protagonists will prevail or not.
When they survive their hundredth death and escape their thousandth tight spot, the reader becomes so jaded, so distrusting, that it becomes impossible to trust that the characters are actually in peril.
Finally, it is impossible to accept that dying horrible, painful, excruciating deaths over and over could ever become something that could be casually experienced and quickly recovered from again and again. It just doesn’t pass any believability test and slowly but surely saps the reader’s interest or trust in the author.
THAT SAID, it is still a very good book with elements of raw genius and worth reading. Just be sure to read INFINITE1 first, it is even better and almost a required prerequisite for INFINITE2.
I highly recommend this if you can bear the over abundance of suspense, gore and universe rule breaking that you have to wade through to get there. I sped read through much of the excess as though I was gnawing through fat and gristle on the outside of an exceptional steak because the meat itself was so exquisite.
March 20, 2021
I really wish I could rate it 4.5 stars
I wanted to rate this a 5 but that would make my 5 star rating of the first “Infinite” novel less meaningful.
I read 30-50 books a year, mostly sci-fi. I don’t say this casually when I write that the first “Infinite” is my favorite book I’ve ever read. It strikes such an amazing chord with me.
So I really don’t feel it fair to say that this book is 5 stars with that information as a qualifier. However Jeremy states in the author’s note that he wasn’t going for a repeat of the first novel and that is completely understandable. I may have enjoyed the book a little more if I knew that going into it.
I hate even writing this but it just can’t compare to the first novel. BUT, I say that more as a compliment to the fist novel and not an insult to the second. I mean how can you possibly top the first?
Overall, it’s well crafted and cerebral. I enjoy Jeremy Robinson’s imagination and application of real world physics. He’s a gifted writer truly. I could go on about his other books too.
Without giving away anything of the book I will say this. Don’t expect quite the same emotional intensity that the first novel offered, don’t try to guess what the big reveal may or may not be and just enjoy the ride. It’s got plenty of twists without seeming contrived or forced.
If you loved the first book you’ll like this book. I’m just going to appreciate each book differently for different reasons. If you’ve read any of the author’s other novels then you may be in for a real treat.
Jeremy if you read this review know this. I will continue to ponder the story in this book for some time. That is possibly my highest praise. Ive caught myself thinking about the first novel randomly in the years since I’ve read it. This end of this book, like your others, leave me feeling the way a truly good story should: sad that there are no more pages to read.
I wanted to rate this a 5 but that would make my 5 star rating of the first “Infinite” novel less meaningful.
I read 30-50 books a year, mostly sci-fi. I don’t say this casually when I write that the first “Infinite” is my favorite book I’ve ever read. It strikes such an amazing chord with me.
So I really don’t feel it fair to say that this book is 5 stars with that information as a qualifier. However Jeremy states in the author’s note that he wasn’t going for a repeat of the first novel and that is completely understandable. I may have enjoyed the book a little more if I knew that going into it.
I hate even writing this but it just can’t compare to the first novel. BUT, I say that more as a compliment to the fist novel and not an insult to the second. I mean how can you possibly top the first?
Overall, it’s well crafted and cerebral. I enjoy Jeremy Robinson’s imagination and application of real world physics. He’s a gifted writer truly. I could go on about his other books too.
Without giving away anything of the book I will say this. Don’t expect quite the same emotional intensity that the first novel offered, don’t try to guess what the big reveal may or may not be and just enjoy the ride. It’s got plenty of twists without seeming contrived or forced.
If you loved the first book you’ll like this book. I’m just going to appreciate each book differently for different reasons. If you’ve read any of the author’s other novels then you may be in for a real treat.
Jeremy if you read this review know this. I will continue to ponder the story in this book for some time. That is possibly my highest praise. Ive caught myself thinking about the first novel randomly in the years since I’ve read it. This end of this book, like your others, leave me feeling the way a truly good story should: sad that there are no more pages to read.
May 12, 2021
I have read quite a few JR books so I was pleasantly surprised to revisit a bunch of his previous worlds again through the simulations Will 'lives' through in this book. BUT... as others have mentioned, it does drag a little going through all his lives. I also thought the versions we see here diminish the original stories just a bit due to fact that some of these past characters Will lives as seem one dimensional compared to their original selves. One of the chief examples being the character from my favorite JR book "Alter". The Mapinguari comes across as just another wacky super strong monster that have littered this book when the original was sooooo good. I was waiting the whole book to see if JR would go back to Alter and when Will woke up in the Amazon towards the end, I was pumped... and then somewhat disappointed. I can live with it though considering he tried to stuff all those older worlds into a new story, makes sense.
On the other hand, everything related to Will, Capria, Gal, Evil Cherry Bomb, or the Galahad had me sucked in entirely. Will trying to out smart a corrupted AI in this highly complex situation is exactly the kinda sh*t I read Jeremy Robinson for. Kudos there my friend.
Altogether it was a highly enjoyable read as all JR's books tend to be. It ranks among his best but the original Infinite and the aforementioned Alter rank higher. (if you haven't picked it up, read "Alter"-highly recommended by some random stranger on the internet)
And to Jeremy if you read this, I read about your situation when writing these Infinite books. No pressure man, if you come up with another great story to add to this series awesome. If not, we still have these and the numerous other crazy adventures you've written. May you stay healthy and continue this prolific writing career! The TRIBE loves you!
On the other hand, everything related to Will, Capria, Gal, Evil Cherry Bomb, or the Galahad had me sucked in entirely. Will trying to out smart a corrupted AI in this highly complex situation is exactly the kinda sh*t I read Jeremy Robinson for. Kudos there my friend.
Altogether it was a highly enjoyable read as all JR's books tend to be. It ranks among his best but the original Infinite and the aforementioned Alter rank higher. (if you haven't picked it up, read "Alter"-highly recommended by some random stranger on the internet)
And to Jeremy if you read this, I read about your situation when writing these Infinite books. No pressure man, if you come up with another great story to add to this series awesome. If not, we still have these and the numerous other crazy adventures you've written. May you stay healthy and continue this prolific writing career! The TRIBE loves you!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 28, 2022
It pains me to say it but my two least favourite books in the Infinite timeline are Infinite and Infinite 2, there’s something in these books that just didn’t click with me.
I had high hopes for this as I’ve recently (re)read my way through all the other books in the timeline and have really enjoyed the various worlds and threads (and characters) weaving their way together into a larger whole.
The overall story was enjoyable as Will fought his way through the simulations and tried to figure out what was real and what was still part of the Great Escape. I liked the inclusion of the "doughnut theory" of the universe and the idea of JR himself being Will's distant relative was clever, bringing in the potential for real connection between the main character and Jeremy's other works. However, in delivery this book just seemed to me to be a bit of a mess, just far too much jumping between different worlds/characters and “remember this from my previous books” chapters that were just too distracting. Many of these just took me out of the moment as I tried to work out where they were from and for me it just seemed to get in the way of the bigger story.
Overall the concept was great, it just didn't quite deliver for me. I'm all for the inter-connectivity that Jeremy is creating here with the timeline but there was just too much in this particular book. I'm still hopeful for the remaining three books and hope that The Order and Khaos follow more of the pattern of their respective legs of the timeline (both of which have been really enjoyable) rather than the pattern of this one.
I had high hopes for this as I’ve recently (re)read my way through all the other books in the timeline and have really enjoyed the various worlds and threads (and characters) weaving their way together into a larger whole.
The overall story was enjoyable as Will fought his way through the simulations and tried to figure out what was real and what was still part of the Great Escape. I liked the inclusion of the "doughnut theory" of the universe and the idea of JR himself being Will's distant relative was clever, bringing in the potential for real connection between the main character and Jeremy's other works. However, in delivery this book just seemed to me to be a bit of a mess, just far too much jumping between different worlds/characters and “remember this from my previous books” chapters that were just too distracting. Many of these just took me out of the moment as I tried to work out where they were from and for me it just seemed to get in the way of the bigger story.
Overall the concept was great, it just didn't quite deliver for me. I'm all for the inter-connectivity that Jeremy is creating here with the timeline but there was just too much in this particular book. I'm still hopeful for the remaining three books and hope that The Order and Khaos follow more of the pattern of their respective legs of the timeline (both of which have been really enjoyable) rather than the pattern of this one.
March 22, 2021
The original Infinite blew my mind. It was my first Jeremy Robinson read, which of course led me deep into the rabbit hole of JR books. It definitely set the stage for my JR obsession. So for me the first Infinite was a 5+ star book. The sequel-Infinite2 is a 3.5/4 star book. Good, but not as good as the original. Infinite2 was okay-but it couldn't match the magic that was Infinite.
William is back and still on the Galahad. His problems this time continue to involve Capria and Gal his AI, as well as his endless journey across the universe. I definitely wouldn't delve into Infinite2 without having read #1. I would recommend this to anyone who read Infinite. Definitely worth finishing out the story.
Some specific notes/reviews below.
SPOILERS
For me the lives he was living inside the Great Escape were fun and interesting, BUT they went on a bit too long for me. Even once the Great Escape and reality merged I just felt like some of it plodded along. I got tired of battle after battle and action scene after action scene. I did a bit of skimming during these parts.
The ending was great. I loved the problem solving and where the characters ended up. I like when things get wrapped up in a neat little bow and I really feel like this happened in this book.
I also really appreciated the JR literary references throughout. Very meta and always made me smile!
William is back and still on the Galahad. His problems this time continue to involve Capria and Gal his AI, as well as his endless journey across the universe. I definitely wouldn't delve into Infinite2 without having read #1. I would recommend this to anyone who read Infinite. Definitely worth finishing out the story.
Some specific notes/reviews below.
SPOILERS
For me the lives he was living inside the Great Escape were fun and interesting, BUT they went on a bit too long for me. Even once the Great Escape and reality merged I just felt like some of it plodded along. I got tired of battle after battle and action scene after action scene. I did a bit of skimming during these parts.
The ending was great. I loved the problem solving and where the characters ended up. I like when things get wrapped up in a neat little bow and I really feel like this happened in this book.
I also really appreciated the JR literary references throughout. Very meta and always made me smile!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2021
🎧 Will, Cap & Gal from the 1st book are back in a whirlwind of insane excitement. Seriously.
The Great Escape (VR) has been home to a library of millions of books. Will & Gal have lived a million lives using the worlds in these books as the spaceship they’re on careens through space faster than the speed of light.
OMG I’m lmao ... I think it would help if you’ve read this author’s back catalog as he pulls from it at random a lot ...
... which made me smile & I’m certain I’ve missed things as I haven’t read everything he’s written.
He spends quite a bit of time melding his novel ... Torment by Jeremy Bishop ... remorseful zombies ... into this book. You’ll know it when you read it. I had to relisten several times when this book’s characters were inserted into the story. I kept thinking I’d missed something.
You don’t need to read all of his books but it will make this book easier to understand. There seems to be nods to other authors as well.
Gal goes nuts in the VR world as something in reality is glitching and soon reality & simulation collide.
RC Bray is narrator perfection!! His bloopers at the end of the books are hilarious!!
Loved it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2+
PS - I received a free Audible copy of this book in exchange for this honest review. I’ve now purchased the lovely hardcover.
The Great Escape (VR) has been home to a library of millions of books. Will & Gal have lived a million lives using the worlds in these books as the spaceship they’re on careens through space faster than the speed of light.
OMG I’m lmao ... I think it would help if you’ve read this author’s back catalog as he pulls from it at random a lot ...
... which made me smile & I’m certain I’ve missed things as I haven’t read everything he’s written.
He spends quite a bit of time melding his novel ... Torment by Jeremy Bishop ... remorseful zombies ... into this book. You’ll know it when you read it. I had to relisten several times when this book’s characters were inserted into the story. I kept thinking I’d missed something.
You don’t need to read all of his books but it will make this book easier to understand. There seems to be nods to other authors as well.
Gal goes nuts in the VR world as something in reality is glitching and soon reality & simulation collide.
RC Bray is narrator perfection!! His bloopers at the end of the books are hilarious!!
Loved it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2+
PS - I received a free Audible copy of this book in exchange for this honest review. I’ve now purchased the lovely hardcover.
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