cover image Transference

Transference

R.D. Overby. Overbybooks, $2.99 e-book (238p) ASIN B01GDB3ZIS

Clones, consciousness transfers, and conflicted consciences collide in this taut near-future medical thriller. Enthusiastic and career-driven scientist Eric and his sensitive, highly moral colleague Marcel are attempting to find out what happens when you transfer the consciousness of one body to another. Their personality differences are just part of the problem, as they learn when their boss makes some ethically questionable changes to the project. The scientific jargon is credible, and Overby doesn’t fuss too much with the nitty-gritty technical details. Instead, the focus is on the edginess caused by personality differences and mistrust among the characters as the story rushes from one twist to another. Although the manuscript could use another edit to tighten sentence structure and some small inconsistencies, the plot, including the sparks of a romance with project member Grace, keeps the reader hooked. Touching on themes of science, nature, and ethics, this is a fun roller-coaster ride set in a very recognizable world. (BookLife)