First Shift: Legacy (Shift, #1)
by Hugh Howey
First Shift: Legacy by Hugh Howey holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 15.1K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 238 pages.
About First Shift: Legacy
In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platform that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate.In the same year, the CBS network re-aired a program about the effects of propranolol on sufferers of extreme trauma. A simple pill, it had been discovered, could wipe out the memory of any traumatic event.At almost the same moment in humanity’s broad history, mankind had discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hugh Howey |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 238 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,136 |
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What genre is First Shift: Legacy?
First Shift: Legacy is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is First Shift: Legacy worth reading?
Based on 15.1K reader ratings, First Shift: Legacy has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is First Shift: Legacy?
First Shift: Legacy has 238 pages.
Who wrote First Shift: Legacy?
First Shift: Legacy was written by Hugh Howey. It was first published in 2012.
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