Animus Paradox, Adam Bassett
Animus Paradox, Adam Bassett
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Animus Paradox
A Digital Extremities Story

Author: Adam Bassett

Series: Digital Extremities #2

Narrator: Joe James

Unabridged: 5 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Adam Bassett

Published: 07/21/2025


Synopsis

There's a thief on the loose. The Tigres excel at tipping the scales in their favor, be it through bribes, politics, or blood. They unofficially run Viterbo, Italy—and somebody stole from them.Private investigators David and Mafalda De Campo have been hired to help find the thief. They're in it for the money, but the Tigres just want to make a statement.Meanwhile, the Heredes have returned: ruthless idealists and revolutionaries. It's not clear what they're up to, but they keep getting in the way.The De Campos will need to decide how far they're willing to go for this job and the Tigres. Viterbo may soon become a battlefield, and one wrong move could set it aflame."Cyberpunk-y mystery and mayhem I absolutely loved." (Andy Peloquin, author of Cerberus)"Fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping, [Animus Paradox] reads just like a movie. Fans of Blade Runner and Mission Impossible won't be disappointed." (Nina Voss, author of Neon Noir)"[Animus Paradox] brings John Wick style action and futuristic worldbuilding into a gripping page-turner." (Paul G. Zareith, author of Revenge of the Wraith Paladin)

Reviews

Goodreads review by Preacher on March 25, 2025

3.75/4 (very good) Cyberpunk meets Dresden meets John Wick! Had a blast in this quick-paced novella set in a near future Italy. Was impressed by Bassett's ability to connect me to the characters despite the short length, and most of the story being around or in the action. My biggest criticism of th......more

Goodreads review by Isabelle on January 17, 2025

Animus Paradox is the continuation of a short story that appeared at the end of Digital Extremeties, Adam Bassett’s short story collection that I read a few months prior to this. [Is this a good place to mention that I love these titles?!] Some of those stories have really stuck around in my brain,......more

Goodreads review by Will on June 19, 2025

With Animus Paradox, Adam Bassett has put out a fascinating and intriguing futuristic work. I found myself really enjoying it and was glad I read Digital Extremities before I started on Animus Paradox.  Recently I was offered a few audiobook codes for Adam Bassett’s two works by the author himself. I......more

Goodreads review by Marlena on January 28, 2025

Received an ARC of this action packed novel! On the shorter side so you can just flyyyy right through it. The setting of a futuristic Italy is very unique for cyberpunk and Bassett does a wonderful job at painting a rich world. The cyberpunk elements are classic (think body mods, fancy inter"net", e......more

Goodreads review by Already Overbooked on January 15, 2025

Let's go find the cow town......more