SIMPOC

The Thinking Computer

By: Ray Jay Perreault

Narrated by: Zachary Johnson

The entire human population is attacked by a very suspicious virus. SIMPOC's programmer doesn't come in to work, that day, the next, or ever. The commander of the space station Oasis, Joan Herl, is forced to abandon the station because of dwindling resources. When they land on earth, they are attacked by another thinking computer who would do anything to protect itself and to continue thinking.

The moon colony, Dessert Beach, is trapped as their resources are running out, and they must decide when to come home. They have only lifeboats to carry them back to the lifeless Earth, and what will they find when they enter the atmosphere and land?

The astronauts trapped on the Mars colony, Red Dirt, are in worse condition. Their systems will break down and resources will run out. Coming home for them is a different story. The lifeboats aren't made for that purpose and must be rebuilt before the colony breaks down. Should they stay and take their chances on Mars, or should they journey back to Earth?

©2014 Raymond J. Perreault (P)2015 Raymond J. Perreault

Compelling Story

Where does SIMPOC rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

SIMPOC is an incredibly compelling story. I couldn't stop listening.

What was one of the most memorable moments of SIMPOC?

The Tensity of the story and the plight of the humans in space trying to get back home was the best part of the story.

What does Zachary Johnson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The Narrator does a great job of portraying the computers and their 'thoughts'.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed listening to this book. The story was compelling and the narration was great. The only slight criticism I would give is that the computer dates don't translate well to an audiobook. The timeline was difficult to follow because of this.

Mesmerizing

Great story, much better than I expected. I had difficulty putting it down, er, pausing it. Well developed, it showed expertise in several areas, which made the story very believable.

My only "complaint" is, I have to buy the next book to (hopefully) complete the story. It went into an unexpected phase before the EOF.

Compelling storyline unfolds!

A fantastic listen! "SIMPOC" features an intriguing plot and fantastic narration by Zachary Johnson. Perreault's storytelling shines, delivering a riveting tale of survival and technology. Can't recommend it enough!

Need to read again!

Amazing this book has totally rewired my brain need to read it again. recommend to everybody

A Sci-Fi Story with Depth and Heart

I was impressed by how much emotion Perreault packed into this story. While "SIMPOC" focuses heavily on AI and survival, it also explores the personal struggles of the characters stranded in space and on Earth. Zachary Johnson brings a fantastic performance, making each character’s journey feel personal and real. The plot is filled with suspense, and the ethical dilemmas posed by the AI add a whole new layer of intrigue. This audiobook is a winner!