1985: A Year in the Life of Robbie James

Released: April 29, 2026

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In "1985," set in England, Robbie James, a talented IT developer in 2024, unexpectedly finds himself transported back to 1985 after creating a groundbreaking AI that leaves him unemployed. Returning to his former workplace, he has a chance to confront Toby Fleming, the man who thwarted his ambitions, and reclaim his lost future. As teenage Robbie navigates the vibrant world of a popular video game magazine, he aims to recover a groundbreaking game, rekindle a lost romance, and finally make it to Live Aid. This audiobook is part of the anthology series A Year in the Life, with each story capturing a unique slice of 1980s life.

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