Corpus Chrome, Inc

Corpus Chrome, Inc by S. Craig Zahler, published by Raw Dog Screaming Press in 2014, is a science fiction narrative that explores the implications of advanced technology in a future society. Set decades ahead, the story revolves around a company that has developed a robotic body, known as a “mannequin,” capable of reviving and sustaining cryonically-preserved human brains. As the organization resurrects various notable figures, it raises ethical questions about who deserves a second chance at life, all while shrouded in legal complexities and a chrome facade.

Readers will encounter a range of characters impacted by Corpus Chrome, Inc.’s controversial decisions, including Lisanne Breutschen, a pioneering composer, and Champ Sappline, a garbage collector caught in a conflict within a New York City apartment building. The narrative intensifies when the company announces plans to revive Derek W.R. Dulande, a notorious criminal executed decades earlier, sparking public outrage and a violent challenge to the company’s authority over life and death. This edition spans 332 pages and is presented in English, offering a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as technology, morality, and societal consequences.