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In a future where a culture of ownership threatens personal freedom, "Autonomous" follows Jack, an anti‑patent scientist turned drug pirate who uses her submarine to distribute cheap, life‑saving medication to those who cannot afford it. Her latest creation, however, triggers lethal overdoses, forcing a global response. Eliasz, a brooding military agent, and his robotic partner Paladin pursue Jack to prevent information about the drug’s origins from leaking. Along the way, their relationship deepens, raising questions about trust and identity in a world where even people can be owned. The novel examines the tension between freedom and control through science, drug distribution, and the evolving nature of human–robot bonds.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: Annalee Newitz
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