War Bodies

An apocalyptic, military sci-fi adventure of artificial intelligence, alien war and rebellion

By: Neal Asher

Narrated by: Peter Noble

Rebellion could be their salvation – or their doom.

War Bodies by Neal Asher is a gripping, high-octane standalone adventure set in his expansive Polity universe – a far-future society run by artificial intelligences.

Long ago, the Cyberat left Earth to co-evolve with machines. Now, led by the powerful dictator Castron, their Old Guard believe that machines should replace the physical body. But these beliefs are upended with the arrival of the human Polity – and their presence ignites rebellion.

Piper was raised as a weapon against the Cyberat, implanted with secretive hardware. When his parents are captured by the Old Guard, the Polity offer him unexpected aid. Piper knows the Polity want more from him, but at what cost? The rebellion also attracts the deadly prador, placing an entire world in peril.

As war rages across the planet, Piper must battle with the unknown technology implanted in his bones. It may be the Polity’s answer to their relentless fight against the prador. It could also be civilization-ending Jain tech – or something far more extraordinary . . .

Praise for Neal Asher:

'Neal Asher’s books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brain' – John Scalzi

'Gleeful but superbly controlled action-adventure' – The Times

'Asher turns it up to eleven' – Peter F. Hamilton, author of Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

Critic reviews

Neal Asher’s books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brain (John Scalzi)

Gleeful but superbly controlled action-adventure (The Times on Weaponized)

Magnificently awesome. Then Asher turns it up to eleven (Peter F. Hamilton on The Soldier)

Asher rocks with XXX adrenaline while delivering a vivid future (David Brin on Dark Intelligence)

Neal Asher is The GOAT

Hard SF at its best. Asher is one of the best SF writers ever. No BS, just superb, interesting and intelligent SF. If our new AI overlords will become anything like those in Asher’s Polity that would be a great outcome. I also want to add that Peter Noble does a great job narrating. I really enjoyed this audio book. Recommend 👏👍🏻

I don’t feel I should have to leave more than

Neal is a great story teller!!
His reality’s are original and very interesting.
This was one of those books you could devour immediately ( but I doled it out slowly to prolong my enjoyment)
All Hail king Neal great job !!