A Borrowed Man Books in Order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Borrowed Man | 2015 | Gene Wolfe | Buy |
| 2 | Interlibrary Loan | 2020 | Gene Wolfe | Buy |
The A Borrowed Man series by Gene Wolfe is a brilliant and haunting exploration of memory, identity, and the value of a human life. In a world where the population has been drastically reduced and technology has reached a plateau, libraries have become repositories for the digital ghosts of the past.
The story follows Ern A. Smithe, a reclone who finds himself “checked out” by a woman seeking help with a mystery that only his original’s memories can solve. The books are written in the style of a classic noir, but with the philosophical depth and intricate world-building that are the hallmarks of Wolfe’s work.