ACTIVATION DEGRADATION

Hayden Bishop narrates the story of a sole robot that is orbiting Jupiter in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. Unit Four is programmed to carry out a simple edict: Defend a helium mine orbiting Jupiter under supervision from Earth. An attack on the mine sets Unit Four on a journey of self-discovery that challenges its artificial intelligence. Bishop complements the vivid writing with a nuanced performance that takes the story of a robot confronting its sentience to fascinating heights. Her narration evolves from a clinical tone upon Unit Four's activation to a surprising emotive tone as the story progresses. The novel and performance are engaging and thought provoking as the plot twists and turns toward the revelation of a strange truth. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2021]