Immortality Bytes
Digital Minds Don't Get Hungry
by
Daniel Lawrence Abrams
Genre/s:
Science Fiction, Thriller, Humor
Subgenre/s:
Heist, Satire, Comedy, Satirical, Political Commentary, Philosophy, Anti-Ayn Rand, near future, twists
Book Description
“Dark humor and crisp dialogue drive the twisty storytelling” — ✓EDITOR'S PICK — Publishers Weekly's Booklife Reviews
When an idealistic hacker’s ex-girlfriend nears inventing digital immortality, an indicted tycoon compels him to steal it.
In an all-too-possible, not-so-distant future dominated by AI, universal basic income, and “subtirees” living pod-bound lives of leisure, idealistic, semi-slacker hacker, Stu Reigns dreams of more.
When Stu’s brilliant ex, Roxy Zhang, develops digital immortality, the world’s powerful elite scramble to secure their eternal existence. Enter Chuck Rosti, a merciless, terminally ill tycoon made more dangerous since he’s on the brink of conviction for massive fraud. His plan? Coerce Stu into helping get Roxy’s groundbreaking invention so “Feds can incarcerate my corpse.”
Caught between a sick billionaire, a Russian mob, digital mind clones, and a shrewd, devout Southern matriarch, Stu gets tangled in a twisted, high-stakes, ‘inverted heist.’
But as betrayals mount and revenge includes murder, Stu and new allies must race to save lives and seek justice in humanity’s digital immortality.
Fans of smart cyberpunk, like Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash, or sci-fi with humor, as in Andy Weir’s The Martian or John Scalzi’s Redshirts, will love Immortality Bytes.
OTHER REVIEWS:
1) “A supercharged, high-stakes cyberpunk thriller.” — OUR VERDICT:✓GET IT — Kirkus Reviews
2) “Perfect for anyone looking for a fun, easy read that combines sci-fi elements with a bit of social satire." — 5-Stars(⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) — Manhattan Book Review
3) “feels like an American Douglas Adams” — San Francisco Book Review
AWARDS:
• Winner “Best Science Fiction” & "Best Political Fiction" — American Writing Awards (2024)
• Winner “Best Humor/Satire” — Storytrade Awards (2024)
• Winner “Best Sci-Fi Humor” — annual Indies Today Awards (Announced January 2025)
• Finalist — Chanticleer's CIBA Award for Best "Humor & Satire"
• Triple Finalist: Best Sci-Fi, Best Humor/Satire, & Best First Novel — IAN Book of the Year Awards (2024)
• Winner “Best Sci-Fi: Cyberpunk” (and Finalist: "Best Humor/Comedy/Satire," "Best Thriller:Techno”) — 7th Annual American Fiction Awards (2024)
Links to Reviews and Awards — https://linktr.ee/immortalitybytes
1-Minute Trailer: https://youtu.be/Mr9eIe4TKOg
Here's the media kit PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1idSqpyZzvROeS0pmuIxn_wrWpTh0ixve/view?usp=sharing
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217010415-immortality-bytes
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Great book
The AI stuff was easier to understand than I expected, and the humor made it feel more accessible. The book has a lot of ideas packed into it, and sometimes I felt like I needed a PhD to keep up, but the characters kept me engaged. Would I read more books like this? Maybe. Would I read more by this author? Definitely.
Posted by
JC Cabe
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Oct 29, 2025
I don't wanna spoil the ending, but damn!
You ever read a book and feel like it’s predicting next year rather than a hundred years from now? Yeah, that’s this book. From corporate-run governments to AI replacing actual human thinking, it’s all terrifyingly possible. The writing is razor-sharp, and the satire is dead-on, but at times, the footnotes and asides got a bit overwhelming. If you’re not into deep dives on AI philosophy, you might skim a few parts. Still, the core story is strong, the humor is great, and the ending… well, I won’t spoil it, but damn.
Posted by
Max
On
Oct 6, 2025
Cyberpunk satire at its best!
Fast-paced, intelligent, and just unhinged enough to keep you turning pages at 2 a.m. Stu is a fantastic lead—flawed, funny, and easy to root for. The world-building is top-notch, and the twists hit hard. If you love Snow Crash or Ready Player One, this is a must-read.
Posted by
Jan
On
Sep 1, 2025
This book hit me hard.
Beneath all the AI talk, satirical world-building, and corporate dystopia, there’s a deeply human story about ambition, relationships, and what it really means to be alive. Stu and Maria’s relationship felt so real, with all its flaws, and by the end, I was devastated. The ethical questions this book raises kept me awake at night—would I upload my mind to live forever? Could I trust an AI to control my future? I honestly don’t know, and I love that this book made me question everything.
Posted by
Chris O'Leary
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Aug 1, 2025
So this is what happens when you mix Black Mirror with a TED Talk and throw in some dystopian humor for good measure. The book is sharp, fast-paced, and full of quotable lines that made me laugh, then immediately regret laughing because the world it predicts is way too close for comfort. My only complaint? Sometimes it felt like the author was trying to outsmart the reader rather than just entertain them. Less "look how clever this is" and more "let me tell you a great story" would have pushed this to 5 stars. Still, it’s worth the ride—just be prepared for some mental gymnastics.
Posted by
Meredith J.
On
Apr 22, 2025
