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Cheating death is easy. Escaping the system is not.

In the near future, immortality isn't just a dream—it's a business. And Backup, a global tech giant, holds the monopoly. By routinely uploading their memories, personalities, and every essence of who they are, the company's clients can cheat death, waking up in a new clone body after they die. But immortality comes with a price--one only the wealthy can afford.

Aiden Romes is a by-the-book cop, guided by his strict moral compass, qualities that some of his less rule-bound peers might label as rigidity. His job is dangerous, and with his partner expecting their first child, the pressure is mounting. When Aiden saves the life of Backup's CEO's daughter, he's offered the ultimate reward: a free pass to immortality. He can finally protect his family while continuing the work he loves--without fear of death.

But when Aiden undergoes his first backup upload, something goes horribly wrong. He awakens in an unfamiliar place, trapped in a body that isn't his. Now, he's caught in a deadly conspiracy that forces him to question everything he believes in. How far will he go to protect his family? How much of his own soul is he willing to sacrifice? And in a world where lives are endlessly replaceable, what does it mean to truly be alive?