Mindscan is a science fiction novel written by Robert J. Sawyer. The story takes place in a future where mind uploading is possible. The protagonist, Jake Sullivan, decides to have his consciousness transferred into an android body to escape his terminal illness. However, things take an unexpected turn when he discovers that his original body is still alive. Mindscan is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, mortality, and the ethical implications of mind-transfer technology.