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Cryo
"What happens after death?"
That is the question Louis King is faced with everyday at his job as a young professor of religious history at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
He soon finds that he'll find the answer to the question he never ultimately wanted the answer to when he faces down his own mortality.
Is it worth it to escape death if it means everything you have ever known and loved is gone?
Cryo is a gripping dystopian novel that explores the dark side of ambition and the human cost of progress. When Louis King, is forced to deal with his own mortality, he finds a way to escape his fate by cryogenically freezing himself only to wake up in a future where medicine has advanced beyond his wildest dreams. Things are not what they seem when Louis is abruptly awakened into a society that appears idyllic on the surface. Behind the gilded facade lies a society built on exploitation and deceit.
As Louis adjusts to the shock of finding himself hundreds of years in the future, he grapples with the moral implications of a world that has created a utopia at the cost of human lives. Adjusting to his new life, he must find a way that he fits into his altered existence while trying to grasp the fact that everyone and everything that he cared about is gone. As something brews in the depths of the city, he is faced with the arduous choice of becoming a part of what is unfolding around him, or settling in to this new world.
A page-turning tale of survival, self-discovery, and fighting for what's right, Cryo is a novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
That is the question Louis King is faced with everyday at his job as a young professor of religious history at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
He soon finds that he'll find the answer to the question he never ultimately wanted the answer to when he faces down his own mortality.
Is it worth it to escape death if it means everything you have ever known and loved is gone?
Cryo is a gripping dystopian novel that explores the dark side of ambition and the human cost of progress. When Louis King, is forced to deal with his own mortality, he finds a way to escape his fate by cryogenically freezing himself only to wake up in a future where medicine has advanced beyond his wildest dreams. Things are not what they seem when Louis is abruptly awakened into a society that appears idyllic on the surface. Behind the gilded facade lies a society built on exploitation and deceit.
As Louis adjusts to the shock of finding himself hundreds of years in the future, he grapples with the moral implications of a world that has created a utopia at the cost of human lives. Adjusting to his new life, he must find a way that he fits into his altered existence while trying to grasp the fact that everyone and everything that he cared about is gone. As something brews in the depths of the city, he is faced with the arduous choice of becoming a part of what is unfolding around him, or settling in to this new world.
A page-turning tale of survival, self-discovery, and fighting for what's right, Cryo is a novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
- GenresDystopia
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2022
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About the author
Blake Fisher
1 book6 followersA carpenter by trade, Blake Fisher is the author of the new novel “Cryo.” Having a deep passion for writing, he took a break from construction and found the time to fulfill his foremost dream of constructing a world in the pages of his book. Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin he took his passion for writing and turned into a dual degree of English and History at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
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March 18, 2023
Entire plot was predictable and pieced together from parts of other movies and books. Book wasn't edited? i.e.-'After getting dressed and doing my morning routine of showering, finding a pill to swallow, brushing my teeth, and getting dressed, I went down to the lobby.' Nothing made sense or was believable, I don't want to reveal spoilers so I won't go into detail, but trust me. The whole point of a dystopian novel is to imagine some unthought-of futuristic scenario, but this wasn't it. Maybe, maaaaybe as a television series if it was reworked quite a bit, but as a written story, it was lacking in things like descriptions, details, or ideas that made sense and were believable.
March 17, 2023
This was really, really good. A mix of divergent and the hunger games, but with its own unique twist that makes it stand out in the dystopian genre.
Our main character was frozen and awakes years into the future where the world around him has changed drastically. The author did an incredible job of making the world feel sterile and transactional through dialogue and descriptions. It gave me the chills!! I also really loved the flashbacks between the two worlds and how different they were from each other.
This book was 300 pages and I wanted more! There were some questions left unanswered so I wished there had been a couple more pages to add more information to the story.
Our main character was frozen and awakes years into the future where the world around him has changed drastically. The author did an incredible job of making the world feel sterile and transactional through dialogue and descriptions. It gave me the chills!! I also really loved the flashbacks between the two worlds and how different they were from each other.
This book was 300 pages and I wanted more! There were some questions left unanswered so I wished there had been a couple more pages to add more information to the story.
January 7, 2023
As a first book this is excellent. One of the best first books I have read. The story is set in the future where they have solved most health issues to the point where they are waking people from cryo sleep. Of course the reason they are doing this is because they need people to work in their dystopian world. So things are not wonderful in this future world. Our protagonist is keeping his eyes open and finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy. There is a revelation about someone he meets early on that I thought was a little convenient but that is often how real stories turnout so I can forgive it. I do not do spoilers in my reviews so I wont be giving any details away.
I would like to say the marketing for this book talks about Hunger games and other dystopian books but I feel like its actually more like Dark Matter from Blake Crouch just without the mutliverse hopping of course.
#dystopian
#scifi
I would like to say the marketing for this book talks about Hunger games and other dystopian books but I feel like its actually more like Dark Matter from Blake Crouch just without the mutliverse hopping of course.
#dystopian
#scifi
April 18, 2023
Louis and Violet had the love of a lifetime. They were each other's world. Until Louis was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and it was much too far along to be able to do anything medically. Facing his own mortality, the only thing Louie could think of was to cryogenically freeze himself, in hopes that one day in the future he might be reunited with his wife.
When he is awoken hundreds of years in the future, long after Violet is gone, he finds a society that appears idyllic on the surface but is not what it seems. The city of Arcadia is a gilded facade where the common people are exploited and enslaved. The Emperor rules with an iron fist. The wrong word at the wrong time can come with physical punishment, torture, even death.
This is an unputdownable book. It is a love story through flashbacks and Louie's present-day despair, missing his wife down to his deepest core. It is a dystopian adventure with futuristic tech. It is a tale of self-discovery and fighting for what's ethical and moral.
I'm unfamiliar with this narrator, but Mark Garkusha conveyed Louie's despair in a future that did not contain Violet. Every reminiscence of his wife brought joy and sorrow, and the narrator did a superb job of evoking every emotion.
If I ever wanted to live past my own expiration date, Cryo makes me rethink that!
When he is awoken hundreds of years in the future, long after Violet is gone, he finds a society that appears idyllic on the surface but is not what it seems. The city of Arcadia is a gilded facade where the common people are exploited and enslaved. The Emperor rules with an iron fist. The wrong word at the wrong time can come with physical punishment, torture, even death.
This is an unputdownable book. It is a love story through flashbacks and Louie's present-day despair, missing his wife down to his deepest core. It is a dystopian adventure with futuristic tech. It is a tale of self-discovery and fighting for what's ethical and moral.
I'm unfamiliar with this narrator, but Mark Garkusha conveyed Louie's despair in a future that did not contain Violet. Every reminiscence of his wife brought joy and sorrow, and the narrator did a superb job of evoking every emotion.
If I ever wanted to live past my own expiration date, Cryo makes me rethink that!
June 3, 2023
The book was good, could have been great.
The main character goes into cryo in the present time to avoid death and is revived 200 years later to a very different world. Great concept of the new world.
What I liked:
-The first chapter was great. It felt like there was a deep discussion of death. There wasn't.
-I felt it took off Once he got out of cryo about 10% into the book. I loved it for that 80% in the middle. Fascinating future world the author built.
-You'll see, the white robots they used in combat training were unusual. One of those things I'll never forget.
-I liked a lot of little things in this future world.
-There were a couple of surprises in relationships.
What I didn't like:
-The main character struck me as a little weak.
-I don't feel the main charter was given enough of an essential role in the book.
-Although the first chapter was great, it got a little slow for the first 10%, as I mentioned of the book with him getting sick and everything around that.
-The ending sequence seemed too disorganized and unrealistic. One character got his hand cut off, but he didn't go into shock and seemed just fine running around, giving speeches, and it didn't seem to bother him.
Even with the 'what I don't like," I recommend the book. It was very entertaining.
The main character goes into cryo in the present time to avoid death and is revived 200 years later to a very different world. Great concept of the new world.
What I liked:
-The first chapter was great. It felt like there was a deep discussion of death. There wasn't.
-I felt it took off Once he got out of cryo about 10% into the book. I loved it for that 80% in the middle. Fascinating future world the author built.
-You'll see, the white robots they used in combat training were unusual. One of those things I'll never forget.
-I liked a lot of little things in this future world.
-There were a couple of surprises in relationships.
What I didn't like:
-The main character struck me as a little weak.
-I don't feel the main charter was given enough of an essential role in the book.
-Although the first chapter was great, it got a little slow for the first 10%, as I mentioned of the book with him getting sick and everything around that.
-The ending sequence seemed too disorganized and unrealistic. One character got his hand cut off, but he didn't go into shock and seemed just fine running around, giving speeches, and it didn't seem to bother him.
Even with the 'what I don't like," I recommend the book. It was very entertaining.
September 2, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 I enjoyed this book and the whole idea of it. It’s the authors first book which is amazing- writing a book and going forward with publishing is a very brave thing to do.
There were a few errors the one that fought me off guard was scared was used instead of scarce- super easy mistake to make.
I felt like there could have been so much more and I was really wanting there to be. I wanted it more in-depth and exploring the world and the history more.
I also didn’t care for the ending- it’s not what I wanted for the protagonist.
I’m looking forward to the next one though- a lot of promise with the series and the books are just going to get better with more experience.
👏🏻 👏🏻 keep ✍🏻:)
There were a few errors the one that fought me off guard was scared was used instead of scarce- super easy mistake to make.
I felt like there could have been so much more and I was really wanting there to be. I wanted it more in-depth and exploring the world and the history more.
I also didn’t care for the ending- it’s not what I wanted for the protagonist.
I’m looking forward to the next one though- a lot of promise with the series and the books are just going to get better with more experience.
👏🏻 👏🏻 keep ✍🏻:)
November 1, 2022
I mostly read non fiction books because I like the exploration of the human condition and sociology (I love Malcolm Gladwell and the likes), but I wanted to venture back into fiction recently. This book lived up to all the hype and definitely explores the human condition in all its prosaic glory. And with a nice spin on the future as the vehicle for discussing it all. I absolutely love the descriptions. The similes and use of metaphors throughout paint a unique picture too. I am thoroughly surprised this is the author’s first ever novel. I am looking forward to following his career as it continues to progress.
July 6, 2023
Derivative and maddeningly unreadable
This book is a sad, uninspiring dystopian cautionary tale reminiscent of just about every dystopian novel, movie, or miniseries you may have already read. The writing is clumsy and sadly predictable. At the 21% point in the book, I abandoned hope that it would ever get any better. Do not waste your time.
This book is a sad, uninspiring dystopian cautionary tale reminiscent of just about every dystopian novel, movie, or miniseries you may have already read. The writing is clumsy and sadly predictable. At the 21% point in the book, I abandoned hope that it would ever get any better. Do not waste your time.
March 31, 2023
Okay. The editing was awful; that's been addressed in other reviews by the author.
The storyline was fresh. New. The images of the future were horrifying...but also ultimately a bit too extreme. They crossed the lines of believable and veered into "wtf" territory.
The storyline was fresh. New. The images of the future were horrifying...but also ultimately a bit too extreme. They crossed the lines of believable and veered into "wtf" territory.
June 11, 2023
I actually DNF this book, the writing & storyline seemed too forced. The very beginning was very heartfelt and flowed nicely, but once he woke up from cryo, it just seemed... stereotypical? I couldn't make myself finish it.
July 24, 2023
Great first book! I’ve never read anything in the genre before but I’m pleased and can’t wait for the next CRYO book. I think this book makes me want to read more sci-if books as well. Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down!
August 2, 2023
Dystopia is usually not my genre of choice, but I really enjoyed this. It was fast-paced, well-plotted, and I genuinely cared about the outcome and the characters. I love that it didn’t end on a cliffhanger, but left things open enough for the story to continue. Looking forward to the sequel!
February 24, 2024
fun, dark
A lover, a thinker, a man thrown into an existence unbelievably dystopian after hoping for a cure. It was a great read. Characters were developed over the course of the book and it moved quickly! Enjoyable read
A lover, a thinker, a man thrown into an existence unbelievably dystopian after hoping for a cure. It was a great read. Characters were developed over the course of the book and it moved quickly! Enjoyable read
March 20, 2022
Great read.
I found this an rather interesting concept. You follow the story of one person and the decision they make. It flows well and then speeds to the conclusion.
I found this an rather interesting concept. You follow the story of one person and the decision they make. It flows well and then speeds to the conclusion.
April 3, 2023
Amazing storytelling! If you're looking for a good read with plenty of plot twists, this is the book for you. I enjoyed the unique blend of futuristic and dystopian.
June 28, 2023
Ok for post apocalyptic stories
Wasn't the storyline I was expecting. Rushed thru parts that I felt I didn't need. Perhaps I just wasn't in the right mood for this story.
Wasn't the storyline I was expecting. Rushed thru parts that I felt I didn't need. Perhaps I just wasn't in the right mood for this story.
October 3, 2023
love across time
A story abt love, death and rebirth in an apocalyptic world. Love intertwined with a fight for freedom. Enjoyed it
A story abt love, death and rebirth in an apocalyptic world. Love intertwined with a fight for freedom. Enjoyed it
June 15, 2024
Wow
What a great combination of stories in the storyline, I really loved the characters, and I can not wait to see what's in book two
What a great combination of stories in the storyline, I really loved the characters, and I can not wait to see what's in book two
September 17, 2024
Stopped on 35%. It's not for adults: trivial and simplistic.
December 19, 2025
3.5 ⭐️’s
September 10, 2022
Not my typical preferred genre. Had some issues that got my attention, suspending disbelief as usual so I found it relatively entertaining.
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