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By: Clinton W. Waters
Narrated by: Jeremy Russell
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It's Greg's birthday. His 30th birthday - the birthday that will determine the rest of his life. At midnight, there is the chance Greg will simply cease to exist. With that in mind, he has hired Joe, an Ephemera, to accompany him on what might be his last day on earth. What starts as a rented relationship soon becomes more complicated. Is it possible to fall in love in less than 24 hours? Is there a point if one of them might not be alive at midnight? Greg can only be certain of one thing: The clock is ticking.

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When people reach midnight on their 30th birthday, 50% of them cease to exist. The story follows Greg on the day of his 30th birthday. He’s been automatically sacked from his job but hopes to be rehired if he survives, he’s throwing himself a farewell birthday party, and he’s hired Joe, an Ephemera, someone who helps keep people company throughout their potential last day. As Greg shuttles back and forth between hope and despair over the day, Joe acts to steady or entertain him and they form a bond. Is it the beginnings of love, misplaced emotion, or is Joe just doing his job? In this novella, Clinton W Waters raises questions about death, love, and meaning as Greg reflects on his life, says his potential goodbyes, and remembers those he’s lost. Given the topic, it’s obviously not a laugh a minute, but I didn’t find it gloomy or depressing, it made me think. Great audio narration by Jeremy Russell, he matched the tone of the book well.

This is thoughtful speculative fiction!

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