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The Last Gods

By: Adam Brownlie
Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya
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What if you could live forever? What if you could become a god?

These are the questions Elodie Black faces in this gripping sci-fi drama, where cutting-edge brain science and the mysteries of the universe collide.

Elodie and Markus Black seem like an ordinary couple, but when Markus dies in a tragic accident, their lives take an extraordinary turn. Driven by love and desperation, Elodie hopes that Markus's groundbreaking research can bring him back to life. Instead, Elodie herself becomes the first to benefit from his work, launching her on a journey that transcends time, love, and even death.

As the world around her evolves at a breakneck pace, Elodie must navigate the complexities of immortality. She grapples with the grief of losing her husband, the allure of new love with her longtime friend Archer, and the heartache of losing her daughter Elexus. As Elodie transitions from human to Homo deus—a godlike being with limitless access to the universe—she discovers that even in a state of pure data and infinite pleasure, moral dilemmas and existential questions persist. When faced with the ultimate task of saving civilization from the impending end of the universe, Elodie must work with an AI named Coby, who is so powerful he could destroy civilization, but also holds the key to its future—and to her past.

Lose yourself in a thought-provoking story that blends science fiction with deep philosophical questions about life, love, and what it means to be human. Don't miss out on a story that's as engaging as it is enlightening—where the future of civilization, and perhaps your own beliefs, hang in the balance.

©2024 Adam Brownlie (P)2025 Adam Brownlie
Genre Fiction Hard Science Fiction Psychological Science Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Tear-jerking
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I absolutely loved the story of Elodie and Markus. I love how relatable it is with the story of Elodie’s ancestral trauma etc, married with the science fiction feel to resurrection.

Fictional parts with climate change and man made things etc. put an excellent spin on the story. The futuristic story in general really captured me throughout and I finished it in a small sitting. There are also lots of references to spirituality and metaphorical messages which I also really liked.

I definitely recommend this book!

Markus and Elodie's Story is Fascinating!

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I enjoyed the story because it was fast paced and it had a lot of unexpected twists. The story is quite intriguing which makes it hard stop listening. I would highly recommend if you enjoy sci-fi, this book explores futuristic aspects with AI and that sort of thing and in very original ways. I also really enjoyed how it's very centered on the main character, her thoughts and feelings are a big part of the story, making you see life through her eyes.

Very Interesting story lots of unexpected twists.

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This story was a delight to listen to! It was tense and emotional - with one scene making me cry - and the characters were interesting.

I did find the pacing a little off in some places, but other than that, it was a great listening experience, both in terms of story quality and narration.

Thank you for the opportunity to listen!

Engaging and well-written

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Overall this is a good book and the narrator portrayed the characters well.

The book will spark a good conversation about religion, morality and the evolution of humans and technology.

There are a couple of minor points that I would say may be a negative is that at the beginning it jumps from one of the characters being held prisoner, to suddenly being free and although it is explained what happened, In my opinion it may have been better to extend that scene a little more to give the listener first hand experience of what happened.

The book also jumps from one year to another with little notice which if you're casually listening rather than paying full attention, may make it a little tricky to follow

Evolution meets religion

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Really interesting book, it draws you in from the start, with relatable relationships, characters and day to day experiences and thoughts. The story time jumps ahead a bit at times and it takes you a minute to get that the story has moved on to another period in time. But it really gets you thinking about what we know and what could happen in the future! 100% recommend!

Thought provoking story plot

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A well written , well narrated story which stimulates thought on many contemporary issues.. Scientific advance meets religion and romance on the road as our story characters find permanence and divinity in a rapidly developing world. As AI makes rapid advance in our world we are well to consider many of the scientific and associated ethical concerns raised in this book. Not only is this a romantic novel with a twist but embraces other key ethical, philosophical and theosophical issues as well .I am already looking forward to reading other inspirational works by this author.

Engaging ,Engrossing and Thought provoking book.

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I am officially hooked on this audiobook! To start with, the narration was really well executed, and I think Jennifer did a great job.

The story itself was really interesting. The characters are really well liked. I didn’t quite connect with Elodie to begin with. I found her personality challenging however, her personal growth was fantastic. She became more free and knowledgeable to the point you could connect with her.

I fell in love with Marcus immediately. His perspective on life was humorous and enlightening. It makes you step back and really think outside of the box.

Archer, however (eye rolling, eye rolling). I can’t say I was sad to see him go. But I did feel slightly sorry for him near the end.

The world itself was really well thought of, with technology getting more advanced every day it’s amazing to think about what the future could hold for us.

I would have loved the book to be longer. As there were big jumps between times. It would have been nice to listen to it in more depth. I also would have loved to see Marcus and Elodie reunite in more detail. Their love story was really cute.

Adam, you did a fab job. Looking forward to listening to/reading future books.

Executed perfectly

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I was pleasantly surprised with ‘The Last Gods’. It went in a very different direction from that which I was expecting from the preview, and is all the better for it.

Largely told through the thoughts and conversations of a single character, it explores the possibility of digital immortality, and how, across the span of thousands of years, this encroaches on the nature of deity. For me, this framing device is the great strength of the story – it provides a continuity and humanity that could easily have been lost given the timescale of the events. Even if you don’t necessarily agree with their conclusions, because you are so immersed in the character and their internal debate on fundamental topics such as life and death, love and memory and the differences between man and God, the course the story takes as a result of these decisions is believable and affecting.

The book squeezes a lot into a relatively short run time, and despite the weighty nature of the themes, it never feels rushed or overblown and kept me totally engrossed from beginning to end. The narrator does a fantastic job of bringing the internal conflicts of the main character to life and makes you feel that you are right alongside them, trying to resolve the complex issues and changing nature of human consciousness.

Highly recommended.

Fascinating meditation on mortality and divinity

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A fascinating book told in a series of vignettes, and it uses that format to discuss bio-ethics, socio-economics, philosophy, and the theology of a variety of different religions wonderfully, and manages to thread the needle of balancing these lofty ideas with having hard-hitting emotional beats centered around the main character, Elodie Black and the struggles she faces through life from grief to generational trauma. There are even several conversations surrounding the use of AIs and digital assistants, and what it means to give up control of various aspects of a person’s life to these tools, which is especially pertinent to the present day. The narration by Jennifer Jill Araya is also excellent.

A wonderful balance of philosophy and drama

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I’ve never read anything quite like this before. Most stories about immortality lean heavily into spirituality and mystery, but this book takes a fresh approach blending the concept of eternal life with technology. The idea of living forever, even as data, bringing back lost loved ones, was both scary because what if they’re different when they come back, yet it was fascinating. The storytelling was sharp and engaging, and I appreciated the bittersweet ending. Elodie was reunited with Markus, even though she couldn’t save their daughter.

I love the technological advances and breakthrough in the story.

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