Veil of Dawn's Promise

by Joe Sarkic

In the futuristic city of Cyronis, a blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology creates a vibrant backdrop for a story of intrigue, power, and hidden secrets. The narrative unfolds in a bustling marketplace, where the past and the future converge in a harmonious yet delicate balance. Amidst this setting, a mysterious figure shrouded in shadows weaves their way through the stalls, subtly interacting with the surroundings and leaving behind cryptic cubes. As night falls, the marketplace transforms into a stage for an unexpected and violent upheaval. A group known as 'The Veil of Dawn' launches a precise and deadly assault, targeting key figures and plunging the city into turmoil. The aftermath reveals a deeper plot involving hidden devices that resonate with a foreboding energy, hinting at a larger, more ominous plan set to unfold.The central character, Elysa Jane Hawthorne, becomes deeply entwined in the city's fate. Haunted by dreams of a past she cannot remember, Elysa grapples with questions of identity and purpose. As an integral part of Cyronis's data nexus and having privileged access to the city’s Artificial Intelligence, Orion, she is drawn into the heart of the conflict. The story intricately weaves her personal journey with the broader narrative of the city's struggle against an unseen and formidable enemy."Veil of Dawn’s Promise" masterfully combines elements of science fiction, suspense, and a deep exploration of human emotion and memory. It paints a picture of a world where advanced technology and personal freedoms collide, where the past and future are inextricably linked, and where the fight for truth and justice assumes new dimensions in a city that never sleeps.

311 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2024

Reviews

[Logan Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Veil of Dawn pulls you into a futuristic world of surveillance, rebellion, and secrets. Elysa Jane Hawthorne, a data miner in a city ruled by watchful eyes, stumbles into a conspiracy that challenges everything she knows.

Joe Sarkic’s world-building is stunning—Cyronis feels alive, with neon-lit streets and ever-present danger. The tension is constant, the twists are sharp, and Elysa is a character you can’t stop rooting for. If you love Blade Runner or Altered Carbon, this is a must-read.

Highly recommended!

[Zafar hasnain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gripping tale of humanity’s future with AI

This story echoes Orwell’s 1984. The narrative is layered with surveillance, autonomy, the role of technology in society in an Orwellian dystopia. The thrilling story doesn’t just entertain, it also asks the reader to think where our world is heading as we integrate AI into our lives. Good read!

[Kailyn Rush · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mesmerizing dive into a futuristic world where freedom and control dance on a knife's edge. The vivid descriptions of Cyronis' neon-lit cityscape pulled me in, but it was Elysa’s journey, laden with mystery and personal stakes, that held me captive. This is a must-read for fans of intricate plots and complex characters.

[Alex Connolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

This book has action, keeps you gripped to the story, I could not stop reading as I had to found out what happened, so many twists and turns in the book.
I hope there will be another one to continue this story further.
Beautifully written, hats off to you Joe Sarkic.

[Paul Leverell · Rating 4 out of 5]

great sci-fi

The book takes place in Cyronis, a futuristic city boasting advanced technology overseen by the watchful AI, Orion. Despite its gleaming facade, a rebellion known as The Veil of Dawn disrupts the city's order.

[Simon Linton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book!

The narrative centers on intricate character dynamics and inner conflicts, highlighting Elysa's personal struggles and her relationships with key individuals in her life. Good story.

[Cindy Mclaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offers a perfect balance of suspense, technological intrigue, and emotional depth. I was captivated by the way Joe Sarkic crafted a world that felt simultaneously alien and relatable. Elysa's struggle with her identity amidst the chaos of Cyronis kept me turning pages late into the night.

[Meredith Franco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rarely does a sci-fi novel feel so grounded yet so imaginative. The juxtaposition of Cyronis’ advanced AI systems with Elysa’s deeply human dilemmas makes for a compelling narrative. The plot twists are unexpected and the prose is lyrical—this is storytelling at its finest!

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent book. The world building was great; I felt immersed in the story and the city. One recommendation is I felt like descriptions of scenes or people were either too much or too little. Example: there was a paragraph on a character walking and the bottom of the jacket "kissed" against the top of their boots and the rain dropped off their hat. But the location of a distinctive face tattoo (besides saying it was near an eye) is not described. Balancing what adds to the story and what doesn't would take this book from decent to wonderful. But overall I enjoyed it.

Thank you to Voracious Readers Only for an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.