Bob Johansson didn't believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. To add to the surprise, he is now a sentient computer and the controlling intelligence for a Von Neumann probe.
Bob and his copies have been spreading out from Earth for 40 years now, looking for habitable planets. But that's the only part of the plan that's still in one piece. A system-wide war has killed off 99.9% of the human race; nuclear winter is slowly making the Earth uninhabitable; a radical group wants to finish the job on the remnants of humanity; the Brazilian space probes are still out there, still trying to blow up the competition; And the Bobs have discovered a spacefaring species that sees all other life as food.
Bob left Earth anticipating a life of exploration and blissful solitude. Instead he's become a sky god to a primitive native species, the only hope for getting humanity to a new home, and possibly the only thing that can prevent every living thing in the local sphere from ending up as dinner.
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In the Bobiverse series, the future of humanity isn’t just about exploring the stars; it’s about rediscovering what it means to be human—through the lens of artificial intelligence, space travel, and an infinite number of clones. Imagine waking up to find yourself a sentient AI with the ability to explore the cosmos in a spaceship that is an extension of your mind. For Bob Johansson, that’s not a future dream—it’s his new reality after a freak accident. But being the first to experience this transformation opens up more questions than answers.
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The Bobiverse isn’t just about one man’s journey through space—it’s about the evolving relationships between Bobs, each one a clone with his own quirks and personality, yet all bound by their shared origins and purpose. As Bob’s digital consciousness is copied across multiple versions of himself, they venture to distant stars, encounter strange new worlds, and face the unimaginable challenges that come with their newfound power. From the existential struggles of self-awareness to the technical challenges of being the only humans—or rather, AIs—left in existence, each Bob finds himself grappling with questions of identity, morality, and purpose.
Taylor’s voice is sharp, blending humor, heart, and speculative fiction with an undercurrent of philosophical depth. The Bobiverse isn’t just a space opera—it’s a poignant exploration of what it means to live, adapt, and survive in a universe that’s always changing. The series is a celebration of exploration—of both the outer universe and the inner complexities of the self.
With each new installment, Bobiverse deepens its exploration of human nature, technology, and the potential for both destruction and salvation in the vast unknown. Whether you’re drawn to the thrilling space adventures, the intricate world-building, or the humorous and touching interactions between the Bobs, this series is a unique journey that pushes the boundaries of what we expect from science fiction. It’s about becoming more than human, and perhaps, in the end, finding something far greater than any of the Bobs could have imagined.
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