"This unique sci-fi novel explores the health industry of the future."

By: Eric Garcia

Genres: Science Fiction | Suspense

Posted: March 16, 2009

Twenty years in the future, when the list for receiving artificial limbs or replacement organs is extremely long and the items are very hard to come by, industrial companies have come up with the perfect solution. The artificial organs and limbs, called artiforgs, are made of metal and plastic that work with precision and include certain perks, such as enhanced vision or GPS units. Malls no longer contain cute little shops where one can find a trinket to adorn their home, but now house Credit Unions that loan you an artiforg for a reasonable price. As long as the payments are current, the carrier can keep it or a repo is carried out.

The repossession of an artiforg is an artful skill, if the person doing the job cares about such things. Since all of the units are equipped with a tracking system, in case the owner becomes delinquent, all a Bio-Repo operative has to do is "ping" the unit and he (or she) can discover if the carrier owes money or not. Most repo specialists do not own an artiforg themselves, but when one of the best in the business has an unfortunate accident and ends up with one, he is unable to keep up with his own payments and is now on the run. His past career in the military and his success with being a Level 5 repo-man keeps him hidden, but for how long?

This futuristic sci-fi story is very unique, with a dark side that compels you to read more.

Book Summary

Thanks to the technological miracle of artiforgs, now you can live virtually forever. Nearly indestructible artificial organs, these wonders of metal and plastic are far more reliable and efficient than the cancer-prone lungs and fallible kidneys you were born with—and the Credit Union will be delighted to work out an equitable payment plan. But, of course, if you fall delinquent, one of their dedicated professionals will be dispatched to track you down and take their product back.

This is the story of the making—and unmaking—of the best Bio- Repo Man in the extraction business, who finds his soul when he loses his heart . . . and then he has to run.

The Repossession Mambo by Eric Garcia

The Repossession Mambo

by: Eric Garcia

Harper
April 1, 2009
On Sale: March 31, 2009
Featuring:
336 pages
ISBN: 0061802832
EAN: 9780061802836
Mass Market Paperback

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