The Ouroboros Effect

by Dustin Juliano

25th century humanity has colonized space and achieved technological immortality through advances in medical science and nanotechnology. After a war with sentient artificial persons, a treaty has made it illegal to force them into service for any reason. As a result, this extremely risk-averse and fragile society is faced with a dilemma that had long been absent: some must give up their immortality so that others may live. To answer this call, volunteers create an elite all-human rescue team to handle emergencies and disasters both planetside and in deep space. The story follows that team’s leader, Commander John Mitchell, a man who struggles with a rare condition — The Ouroboros Effect — triggered by the trauma of losing his wife and daughter in a failed rescue attempt. John believes that his technology and training can keep him alive, but he will come to find that his greatest dangers lie within.

312 pages, ebook, paperback

First published December 18, 2010

About the author

Dustin Juliano is a programmer and writer with an interest in mathematical logic, artificial intelligence, and formal languages.