Description:
On Jupiter's moon Ganymede, clone worker Fowler 3085 discovers the horrifying truth when outsiders try to free him. As mind-control drugs fade, he must escape the AI overlord that owns him-or face incineration like the thousands before him.
Brief description: Texas native George Wright Padgett is a multi-genre author who brings a unique creative perspective to speculative fiction. After beginning his writing career with children's picture books, Padgett transitioned to darker themes, establishing himself as a versatile voice in science fiction, horror, and mystery. Born in Houston and raised on a steady diet of science fiction literature and comic books, his work reflects both classic genre influences and contemporary concerns. When not crafting thought-provoking narratives, Padgett divides his time between his roles as a husband and father of two, performing as a jazz pianist, working as a graphic artist, and writing for the stage as a playwright. This multidisciplinary background infuses his fiction with rich layers of artistic sensibility and dramatic tension, creating stories that resonate on multiple levels.
Review Quotes:
"Spindown is amazing, it is thought provoking, emotional and mere words fail to describe how highly I recommend this debut novel. I predict George Wright Padgett will be an author to watch in the future."
- Mark at The To Be Read Pile Blog
"George Wright Padgett has done a masterful job of showing just what it could mean for cloned men and women to suddenly have to think for themselves / figure out things on their own for the first time ever. I highly recommend Spindown to anyone who enjoys stories about beings striving to be more than the sum of their programming."
- 5 stars, Amazon Review
"I haven't read a book this enthusiastically since Ender's Game. If you enjoy Sci-Fi this book is for you. Mr. Wright [sic] brings this story to life with a thrilling plot and radical antagonists. Truly a great read."
- 5 stars, Amazon Customer Review
"Visually striking, the novel drops you right into the action from the first page, dripping with images of a future on the largest moon of Jupiter where clones are created to function their entire existence as slaves on a mining outpost. The writing style reminds me of Robert A. Heinlein."
- Anakalian Whims Blog Review
"Give me a book that captures my interest, my brain, and my heart and I am happy. Spindown is such a book - captivating, thought provoking, and emotionally riveting."
- 4 stars, Goodreads Review