Bob Johansson has just sold his software company and is looking forward to a life of leisure. There are places to go, books to read, and movies to watch. So it's a little unfair when he gets himself killed crossing the street.
Bob wakes up a century later to find that corpsicles have been declared to be without rights, and he is now the property of the state. He has been uploaded into computer hardware and is slated to be the controlling AI in an interstellar probe looking for habitable planets. The stakes are high: no less than the first claim to entire worlds. If he declines the honor, he'll be switched off, and they'll try again with someone else. If he accepts, he becomes a prime target. There are at least three other countries trying to get their own probes launched first, and they play dirty.
The safest place for Bob is in space, heading away from Earth at top speed. Or so he thinks. Because the universe is full of nasties, and trespassers make them mad — very mad.
The series
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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