Born Posthumous blends music, memory, and technology in a world where the past refuses to stay silent. Manny Old, a legendary musician whose brilliance was overshadowed by personal struggles, leaves behind a lasting legacy. But his story doesn't end with his death.Through cutting-edge AI, Posthumous Manny-a digital recreation of the artist-emerges, composing new hits that blur the line between man and machine. Fans are enthralled, critics are intrigued, and society is forced to confront the ultimate question: can a soul be synthesized, and at what cost?This genre-defying novel weaves together the stories of Emmanuel, a young musician haunted by the ghost of inspiration; Linz Sassoon, a manager with unyielding ambition; and the enigmatic Holographic Manny, a fractured idol whose legacy refuses to die. As timelines shift and reality bends, Fish Nealman's Born Posthumous invites readers into a world where fame, authenticity, and legacy collide in unpredictable ways.--"Filled with fun and thought-provoking moments, Born Posthumous is an involving story that doesn't just break barriers of literary excellence but shatters them, rebuilding new worlds within its consideration of what it means to create, destroy, or evolve a new melody for living and dying with a unique artistic vision." - Midwest Book Review"Thoughtful, fun, and timely-Born Posthumous does just what it sets out to do and readers are all the better for it." - Independent Book Review"Nealman's story arrives right when we need it, brimming with hidden depths. The prose cuts through pretense while still touching something real within us - a tale at once personal yet reaching far beyond. It wrestles with what people leave behind, how we link to one another, alongside questions about who we are becoming amidst growing technology." - Booksterr"There are many clever asides in this story. This is a wonderful read that asks a very important question and will make readers think. I enjoyed it immensely and highly recommend it." - Readers' Favorite
