Mayflies is a novel by Kevin O'Donnell Jr. published in 1979.

First edition (publ. Berkley Books)
Cover art by Vincent Di Fate

Plot summary

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Mayflies is a novel in which the brain of a scientist is preserved after his accidental death, and is then reprogrammed and used as the computer for a starship.[1]

Reception

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Greg Costikyan reviewed Mayflies in Ares Magazine #3 and commented that "It is [...] the fascinating portrayal of the development of a society. O'Donnell has a master's touch; I recommend Mayflies highly."[1]

Reviews

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References

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  1. ^ a b Costikyan, Greg (July 1980). "Books". Ares Magazine (3). Simulations Publications, Inc.: 36.
  2. ^ "Title: Mayflies". www.isfdb.org.
  3. ^ "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide 1980-04: Vol 14 Iss 3". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. April 1980.