Beggars Ride Audiobook, ch.15-26, by Nancy Kress, read by Nick Sullivan
Beggars Ride by Nancy Kress is the thrilling finale of the Sleepless trilogy. Set in a transformed world, it follows two generations of genetically modified superhumans: the Sleepless and the SuperSleepless. These extraordinary beings clash with each other and with the remnants of normal humanity. The rich-poor divide has turned democracy into a parody, and human civilization teeters on the brink of destruction. Meanwhile, Jennifer, released from prison after 27 years, embarks on a secret project. Miranda, her granddaughter, grapples with the consequences of withholding the change syringes that once altered humanity. Nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and social conflict converge in this masterful work of science fiction.