Finished with Life But Unable to Die Omnibus by Scott Bartlett

Bartlett has created a character who is entirely believable-someone you want to like, even love, but who you really want to slap in the next moment for what he has said or done. Then the government steps in once again, and Michael really has a major trauma to overcome, as well as helping his family to heal.Īlthough Michael is not really a very likeable guy, you still pull for him to work out helping his family, and you feel his regret at saying and doing things that hurt his children when he was trying to 'instruct' them. Even with major trauma to his life (like dying and coming back to life) it only opened his eyes a little. Unfortunately, he is very self-centered, and does not see the damage he has done and has allowed to be done, to his family. Another incident causes more damage, but Michael lives on. But due to some medical trials, Michael is given nano-technology that goes into his body and rejuvenates him. He has a fair amount of money and some property (he lives in Canada), and he wants his family, particularly two of his sons who are in financial straits and won't accept help otherwise, to benefit from his estate. His beloved wife Linda died ten years earlier, and he is more than ready to rejoin her, if that's possible. Michael Haynes is in his 90's and ready to die.

I actually read this twice, as I am not usually a reader of dystopian stories and I wanted to make sure I got things straight before I said anything about the story.

Finished with Life But Unable to Die Omnibus by Scott Bartlett