Autonomous

In Annalee Newitz's debut science fiction novel, Autonomous, set in the year 2144, listeners are introduced to Jack, a rogue scientist and drug pirate who creates affordable pharmaceuticals for those in need. However, her latest invention leads to dangerous consequences, attracting the attention of Eliasz, a military agent, and his robotic partner, Paladin, as they attempt to uncover the dark origins of her creations. As they pursue Jack, a complex bond forms between the unlikely duo amidst a backdrop of questions about freedom in a world where ownership extends to humans themselves.