Virus: Earth's Last Battle

De: Ray Jay Perreault

Narrado por: George Napier

This is the second book in the Virus series, which parallels the SIMPOC series.

A suspicious virus has killed 99.99997 percent of the people. A ruthless warlord who moved into the White House attacked the government at Camp David. The president moved the remaining government to an aircraft carrier in the Atlantic and left a military unit to deal with the warlord.

The decimated US Navy is still functional. They must defend themselves from the remnants of militaries with a grudge against the US that use the opportunity to get revenge.

Joan Herl and her remaining space station Oasis crew returned to Earth, and a computer playing by different rules attacked them. Their only ally was the first thinking computer SIMPOC and his surrogate Alpha. Dr. Julius, who was one of the moon colony crew members, steals the research for thinking computers, and with his expertise he creates another computer that rivals SIMPOC and who starts making its own plans.

Eventually, they all find out why the virus started and who is responsible.

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Thought-Provoking and Thrilling

Brilliant AI Concept: Perreault masterfully explores the ethics of AI alongside a thrilling virus apocalypse. Napier’s narration makes the twists even more captivating. Highly recommended for sci-fi lovers!

Great Book

I love this book, it's very informational. It shows you yourself, which could be enlightening moment to better ones self.

Entertaining SciFi story

This audiobook is a variation of the SIMPOC story but told from the human POV rather that the AI’s. A virus has wiped out most of the worlds population and this story details how the remaining populous, both on Earth and in space, cope with the devolution of society and the prominence of intelligent computers. An entertaining SciFi story that’s a bit slow in the beginning but soon heats up. The narrator did a good job but I did find the background beeps and noises a bit distracting. It is a well written story that has some great surprises.

Prescient Viral Apocalypse Narrative

This audiobook transforms a classic sci-fi trope into a terrifyingly plausible present-day thriller. The narration is masterful, using subtle vocal shifts to build a palpable sense of global dread as the virus spreads. It’s not just a story of biological catastrophe but a sharp examination of societal fractures under pressure. The ethical dilemmas faced by scientists and politicians feel unnervingly real, forcing you to consider what you would do. The immersive sound design and urgent pacing make for a gripping, thought-provoking experience that lingers long after the final chapter, leaving you to ponder its haunting relevance.

Virus

The virus is a bit tough topic. A terrible virus has killed most of the people. Whether you're a sci fi fan this is fun to listen .