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"Lock In" is a 2014 science fiction thriller novel by John Scalzi. The story is set in a near-future society recovering from a viral pandemic that has left millions of survivors with "Haden's syndrome," a condition of total paralysis and locked-in consciousness. These individuals, known as Hadens, interact with the physical world by piloting robotic proxy bodies called "threeps." The narrative follows FBI agents, including a Haden rookie, as they investigate a murder that bridges human and robotic interactions.

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Lock In scores 7.11/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Novel category.
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