Isaac Asimov's I, Robot: To Preserve

Isaac Asimov's I, Robot: To Preserve

Ebook

About the Book

Inspired by Science Fiction Grand Master Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot stories.
 
2037: Robotic technology has evolved into the realm of self-aware, sentient mechanical entities. But despite the safeguards programmed into the very core of a robot’s artificial intelligence, humanity’s most brilliant creation can still fall prey to those who believe the Three Laws of Robotics were made to be broken...
 
N8-C, better known as Nate, has been Manhattan Hasbro Hospital’s resident robot for more than twenty years. A prototype, humanoid in appearance, he was created to interact with people. While some staff accepted working alongside an anthropomorphic robot, Nate’s very existence terrified most people, leaving the robot utilized for menial tasks and generally ignored.
 
Until one of the hospital’s physicians is found brutally murdered with Nate standing over the corpse, a blood-smeared utility bar clutched in his hand. As designer and programmer of Nate’s positronic brain, Lawrence Robertson is responsible for his creation’s actions and arrested for the crime.
 
Susan Calvin knows the Three Laws of Robotics make it impossible for Nate to harm a human being. But to prove both Nate’s and Lawrence’s innocence, she has to consider the possibility that someone somehow manipulated the laws to commit murder...
Read more
Close

Praise for Isaac Asimov's I, Robot: To Preserve

Praise for I, Robot: To Protect
 
“A thrilling climax provides plenty of action and excitement, forcing all to examine their values and to take action in an untenable situation.”—SFRevu
 
“Reichert is a gifted storyteller...engaging and captivating.”—SciFiChick.com
 
“Reichert not only manages to be true to Asimov’s vision but manages to write a story that is enjoyable even if you had never heard of Isaac before.”—Blogcritics Magazine
Read more
Close

I, Robot Series

Isaac Asimov's I, Robot: To Preserve
Isaac Asimov's I Robot: To Obey
Isacc Asimov's I, Robot: To Protect

About the Author

Mickey Zucker Reichert
Mickey Zucker Reichert is a pediatrician, parent, animal lover, and author of more than 20 novels, including those in the Renshai Chronicles, Legend of Nightfall, and Beasts of Barakhai series. She has also written one illustrated novella and more than 50 short stories. Reichert lives in Iowa with her husband and two of their children and divides her time between taking care of her family, writing, practicing medicine, teaching at the local university, and tending the assorted livestock that roam her 40-acre farm. More by Mickey Zucker Reichert
Decorative Carat

By clicking submit, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.

Random House Publishing Group