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The Judas Cypher Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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When machine murders man, one detective is the world's only hope of preventing an all-out-war....

Dhata Mays has become used to living on the fringes. Unlike most of humanity, the detective treats the synth population with the respect they deserve. But when a gruesome murder points to a synth as the perpetrator, Dhata must do everything in his power to discover an explanation before the case goes public.

In a race against time, Dhata discovers a scheme involving cypher hackers, synth prostitutes, and a pair of rival gang bosses that could tear the city apart. When the case puts his loved ones in harm's way, the investigation becomes personal. For Dhata to keep the uneasy peace, he'll have to track down the murderers himself, but no one said he had to take them alive.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 9 minutes
  2. Author
    Greg Dragon
  3. Narrator
    Tucker McDougall
  4. Audible release date
    July 18, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Thirsty Bird Productions
  7. ASIN
    B07FN86R7L
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 9 minutes
Author Greg Dragon
Narrator Tucker McDougall
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 18, 2018
Publisher Thirsty Bird Productions
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07FN86R7L

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Nachts
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017
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This is one of the best books that I have read on Kindle. Great story, great characters, and one of the rare books set in the Tampa Bay area. A very good mix of noir and futuristic dystopia. I keep thinking Blade Runner, but more enjoyable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 4and one- half stars .An outstanding story by a very gifted writer
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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Greg Dragon has taken a PKDick type scenario, updated it to include 21 century internet / data developments and then added an additional 100 years to create an exceptional story. The plots are not just the same old / same old future detective renditions and the characters are well developed, interesting and unique. This author is very skilled and look forward to enjoying his further efforts.
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Author, Copper Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Noir-ish sci-fi at its best!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021
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Greg Dragon is a master of crafting a well-told tale. In The Judas Cypher, he masters two genres, Noir crime fiction and science fiction. Well-paced story, clever dialogue and fascinating world-building. Highly recommended for fans of both genres!
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3.0 out of 5 stars If you like action and Ho hum story
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017
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Basically detective genera with sf twist. With the theme being AI it's easy to invent your tech as you go. Has all the usual entanglements, romance,sex, gunfights, good guy w/love interests in mob boss' daughter, human/AI conflict. Good escape lit. Don't look for pushing for any profound insight.
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Ralph Roggenbuck
4.0 out of 5 stars Armchair Time Traveling
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
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A very intriguing look into parts of our coming world. Well written, realistically defined characters, deep plot.
Gives a glimpse of some of the technology that is heading our way.
Enjoyable story degraded some by language and sex innuendo.
Well worth reading anger!
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Liberrian
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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The atmosphere of this story reminds me of 'Bladerunner' and 'Runaway'. A dark crowded city with too much crime and few who uphold the law. But Dhata Mays is no Tom Selleck or Harrison Ford. He is someone who sympathizes with the synths. He is determined and deadly as he hunts for the man who is cutting out people's spines. This book is chilling but not as far fetched as you might want to believe.
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ledzepfred
5.0 out of 5 stars Assimov meets Sam Spade!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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A nice gem of a story which brings the future to the hard boiled detective. The book reads quickly once you get to thru first chapter learning the jargon (thanks Mr. Dragon for not telling us a glossary of terms is at the end of the book so don't fall into the trap). Otherwise, kudos for a great story!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well written SciFi
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021
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This is a very complex book with many moving parts. A good SiFi Mystery story in an interesting world.
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Mandy Walkden-Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars A well crafted, very enjoyable read.
Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2017
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An interesting mix of detective noir and scifi that results in a gritty, tense and pretty riveting read.

An interesting world creation with the synthetic humans, gangsters and the main character, skip tracer and synth advocate, Dhata Mays.

Dragon has managed to create a sympathetic group in the synths, who are just as flawed as the humans that wish to keep them under control.

Rather liked Dhata Mays, a flawed but likeable man. Really doesn't seem to think things through on occasion and thus puts himself into some dangerous situations, that he then mostly manages to wriggle out of. I did want to shake him on occasion though.

Enough future tech depicted to make things interesting.

Hmm, now I'm going to scour my kindle library and find all the other Greg Dragon books hiding there and read them!!
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Vance Willis
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid introduction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2021
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A future with humans and synthetics vying for dominance in a post apocalyptic Florida. An ex cop turned bounty hunter working an area I know so well, but so dark and unrecognisable in this great introduction to a sci fi series that shows real promise.
I really enjoyed this book , I am a mature reader and have read countless sci fi over the years, I was pleasantly suprised by the writers originality, character development and scene setting.
I look forward to reading book 2
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M. Diane Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars A very dark scifi thriller -lots of action.
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2020
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A very dark scifi thriller. Lots of action in a future world - enough detail to keep it plausible and some very good characters. All flawed - making for an interesting story line.
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Larry Fiddick
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2017
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geat choice!
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Amazon Customer Eliza
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange but exciting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2018
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Greg Dragon has come up with a view of the future and it is frightening. Humans are having to learn to live side by side with Synths.......cyborg robots which are quite advanced. They appear human. With this background Greg Dragon goes on to weave an exciting thriller. A murder mystery in which the hero a former cop (john) has to work with both sides to solve the murders and spine taking while along the way he gains partners Lurita a human and Hiro a cyber synth. A new type of genre to enjoy reading
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