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Adan is a journalist who is hired to do a puff-piece interview with the CEO of a new social media platform that is growing in popularity. However, his mother joins a cult, leaving him penniless and he has to enlist in the army. Sentient robots are invading America, and Adan has a surprising ability to survive their attacks. He has a purpose, even if he doesn't know what it is. In the far future, war between a hivemind of AIs and the remnants of humanity is coming to its inevitable end, but one woman has developed a weapon that might change the course of the war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

The new social media platform that has captured the attention of the world is a remarkable innovation. Once injected into the roof of the mouth, it gradually infiltrates the brain, enabling individuals to connect with others effortlessly, without the need to pick up their phones. Despite facing criticism from detractors who label it a cult, its followers continue to grow in numbers. For one journalist, hired to conduct a puff-piece interview with the CEO of this revolutionary platform, it holds the potential to shape the world forever.

Adan, a young man who prefers to stay at home with his smart-companion Elegy, a phone that serves as his friend, confidante, and even a sex toy. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when his mother flees to Europe and joins a cult, leaving him without any financial support. Faced with this challenging situation, Adan reluctantly enlists in the army.

Unbeknownst to him, sentient robots are invading America, posing a significant threat to humanity. Despite his initial doubts, Adan discovers an unexpected ability to survive these attacks. He feels a sense of purpose, although he is not entirely aware of what it is.

In the distant future, a war between a hivemind of AIs and the remnants of humanity is on the verge of reaching its inevitable conclusion. However, a woman named Maya has developed a weapon that holds the potential to change the course of the war. Unfortunately, she is trapped in an inescapable prison on a hivemind ship.

As Adan continues to navigate through his own personal journey, he becomes intertwined with the fate of the world. He must confront the challenges and dangers that lie ahead, all while searching for a way to free Maya from her imprisonment and utilize her weapon to bring an end to the war.

The new social media platform has the power to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate with each other. Its followers believe in its potential to change the world for the better, while its detractors view it as a cult. However, for one journalist, it holds the key to unlocking a new era of possibilities. As Adan embarks on his journey, he discovers that the fate of the world is intertwined with his own, and he must use his unique abilities to save humanity from its impending doom.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473230910