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The Epilogue Event
‘Dramatic, detailed, and romantic.’ Megan Bradbury, author of Everyone is Watching.
2010. The end of the world has begun, but no one is paying attention. People are unaware of the breaking pandemic, code name, The Epilogue Event.
Accidentally finding himself at centre stage, an unlikely and unwilling hero Peter Finch, must, if he is to survive, awaken powers he has been trying to forget for over thirty years. And time is not on his side. A mysterious Artificial Intelligence, the cause of the plague, is slowly gaining control over everyone Peter loves and everything he values.
On the streets of West London, the most powerful slave of a New Order, Dr Gordon Langley, is projecting a terrifying message. Unless Peter, aided by a band of misfits and criminals, can confront Langley, and his accomplices at a research facility near Norwich, and discover the meaning of the virus and reverse it, their world will be overcome and those permitted to survive will only endure in a new, previously unimaginable form of slavery.
2010. The end of the world has begun, but no one is paying attention. People are unaware of the breaking pandemic, code name, The Epilogue Event.
Accidentally finding himself at centre stage, an unlikely and unwilling hero Peter Finch, must, if he is to survive, awaken powers he has been trying to forget for over thirty years. And time is not on his side. A mysterious Artificial Intelligence, the cause of the plague, is slowly gaining control over everyone Peter loves and everything he values.
On the streets of West London, the most powerful slave of a New Order, Dr Gordon Langley, is projecting a terrifying message. Unless Peter, aided by a band of misfits and criminals, can confront Langley, and his accomplices at a research facility near Norwich, and discover the meaning of the virus and reverse it, their world will be overcome and those permitted to survive will only endure in a new, previously unimaginable form of slavery.
256 pages, Paperback
Published May 28, 2024
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May 21, 2024
This book is Book 1 in a trilogy based upon what happens when the end of the world has started ( cynosure ) but no one knows….well a certain few do and unassuming Peter Finch is one of those alongside an unlikely group of ‘also know’s’,the randomness of the people who do know/are told is interesting as is what they have to try and do to stop further things taking place
A Controlling A.I. Makes itself known and plays a large part in the story
The idea itself is more than intriguing,it would be a great Netflix 8 parter,you can’t help but be drawn into the ‘what if’s’and ‘how about if this happened’ the premise is more than fascinating
The writing suits the subject and may take a while for readers to settle with but it is a good start to a no doubt building in plot series
A Controlling A.I. Makes itself known and plays a large part in the story
The idea itself is more than intriguing,it would be a great Netflix 8 parter,you can’t help but be drawn into the ‘what if’s’and ‘how about if this happened’ the premise is more than fascinating
The writing suits the subject and may take a while for readers to settle with but it is a good start to a no doubt building in plot series
October 29, 2025
This is just the beginning!
Set in 2010, when the world is unknowingly slipping into chaos, The Epilogue Event follows Peter Finch, an ordinary man drawn into extraordinary circumstances. Dystopian in theme, it paints a chilling picture of a world where Artificial Intelligence begins to take control while people remain unaware of the spreading plague. Caught in the middle, Peter must stop the wrongdoers before everything collapses and the remnants of memory fade away.
There is a constant sense of unease and unhinged humanity as we read, a reminder of how fragile control truly is. The writing blends sci-fi, drama, and emotion with a pace that builds gradually before gripping you completely. While I felt it could use more detail in parts, especially to expand on the AI’s origins and character motivations, the story remains vivid and cinematic.
The open ending leaves you waiting for the next part, with a haunting sense that the fight is far from over. A strong 3.5-star dystopian read.
Set in 2010, when the world is unknowingly slipping into chaos, The Epilogue Event follows Peter Finch, an ordinary man drawn into extraordinary circumstances. Dystopian in theme, it paints a chilling picture of a world where Artificial Intelligence begins to take control while people remain unaware of the spreading plague. Caught in the middle, Peter must stop the wrongdoers before everything collapses and the remnants of memory fade away.
There is a constant sense of unease and unhinged humanity as we read, a reminder of how fragile control truly is. The writing blends sci-fi, drama, and emotion with a pace that builds gradually before gripping you completely. While I felt it could use more detail in parts, especially to expand on the AI’s origins and character motivations, the story remains vivid and cinematic.
The open ending leaves you waiting for the next part, with a haunting sense that the fight is far from over. A strong 3.5-star dystopian read.
June 3, 2024
What a brilliant novel. It was fast paced and easy to follow. I couldn't put it down, it was action packed and so full of twists and turns that it kept me reading until the end. I loved the story and the characters. The attention to detail was spot on. I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it to others.
💝 Thank you to the author, SG Bell and @zooloobooktours for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
💝 Thank you to the author, SG Bell and @zooloobooktours for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
October 30, 2025
Anyone who knows me. knows I love a good audiobook. So I thought after the rave reviews I read about this book, I would give it a go. Not going to lie, at times I struggled with the narration only because I wasn't always clear who was speaking. But I think what freaked me out the most with this book was how realistic it felt. The idea of a "cult" like behaviour is always terrifying, but when you have a mind control issue and AI is flooding us - think the newest Mission Impossible - this is enough to terrify you. More than ghosts/demons/axe murderers etc.
This is a clever, albeit worrying idea. Peter was an interesting character, and I have to say I loved Zoe, obviously. I could see this being a season of Spooks; it had that feel to it. Multiple avenues are working to either avoid or stop Langley and the Order. Not going to lie, the last couple of chapters took the wind out of me! I found it so intense, especially the scenes where the "flock" are listening to Langley...until they aren't!
Tense start to a series, I have no idea where it's going, and who will win the fight, but I will be there along for the ride!
This is a clever, albeit worrying idea. Peter was an interesting character, and I have to say I loved Zoe, obviously. I could see this being a season of Spooks; it had that feel to it. Multiple avenues are working to either avoid or stop Langley and the Order. Not going to lie, the last couple of chapters took the wind out of me! I found it so intense, especially the scenes where the "flock" are listening to Langley...until they aren't!
Tense start to a series, I have no idea where it's going, and who will win the fight, but I will be there along for the ride!
June 1, 2024
Thank you @zooloosBT for being part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Epilogue Event is a contemporary genre and is full of action to keep you engaged to the end. The story is at a fast-paced that is written extremely well. There are a few twists and turns that you will not see coming . The Epilogue is an interesting read. Each chapter starts with a date, it is set two months before cynosure. The story set in 2010 and is about the end of the world, but no one seems to be that bothered by it, and they are unaware of a pandemic. I was hooked, but also terrified because I would hate for this to happen in real life to us, and I did feel sorry for Peter and his friends. I liked the character Peter, who finds his self as the unlikely hero, but I was rooting for him to come through this pandemic. A great read that you will be glued to. The Epilogue is totally different to what I normally read, and It's great to come out of your comfort zone and read different genres and authors. I will look out for S G Bell in the future. 4 stars.
May 29, 2024
This was an intriguing read and not for the faint hearted, the subject matter is heavy and can be difficult to get your head around. I found myself rereading parts more than once. The writing can feel very academic at times.
That being said after a slow start, the premise is fascinating and the story had me hooked. It kept me questioning long after reading. It’s a modern dystopian world that grapples with contemporary issues in a thought provoking way.
Peter is an interesting character with a lot on his shoulders and Langley is well just awful. But they’re both well written.
That being said after a slow start, the premise is fascinating and the story had me hooked. It kept me questioning long after reading. It’s a modern dystopian world that grapples with contemporary issues in a thought provoking way.
Peter is an interesting character with a lot on his shoulders and Langley is well just awful. But they’re both well written.
October 30, 2025
UPDATED For Audiobook
I originally read the Epilogue Event in June 2024 but I have now had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook. While I loved this originally by hearing Bell narrate the novel I was able to get invested a lot quicker. I am unsure if it’s because Bell, obviously, knows his own work or because he is such a good narrator or both to be fair. For my second read I have to say I enjoyed it even more, I adored the way the characters develop and how there are no real ‘heroes’ but rather even the ‘good guys’ are flawed. The story is gripping and frighteningly realistic at times as well. I will say I think I enjoyed the audiobook a bit more purely because of the narration. I still stand by my original review that this is a must read if you enjoy dystopian fiction with a frightening streak of realism when you look at the current social climates.
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The Epilogue Event is a gripping read. I will admit at the start it took me a little while to get into it, mostly because Langley was annoying. Well he reminded me of some professors I have known so it might be that too. But it quickly hooks you in. I love Dystopian and end-of-the-world type fiction and The Epilogue Event delivers. I particularly liked that it was set in 2010 so we have a more modernised feel and that the take over/end of the world is already happening.
Now we know I don’t like spoilers but we also know I love when a rag tag or misfit group come together and once again Bell delivers this. Note how I said Langley was annoying well that is down to him being so realistic and Bell’s characters, like them or not, are incredibly human. We don’t have perfect characters or ‘the chosen one’ here. We just have a group who are wanting to stop the virus and seemingly a new world order.
If you love or enjoy books like 1984 or dystopian this will be a hit. I could see this easily becoming a series and working well. Now I am a tad biased because I like this genre but I can say I will definitely be reading the full trilogy and cannot wait to see what happens next. The writing is superb and keeps you drawn in as do the characters. Definitely one to read.
I originally read the Epilogue Event in June 2024 but I have now had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook. While I loved this originally by hearing Bell narrate the novel I was able to get invested a lot quicker. I am unsure if it’s because Bell, obviously, knows his own work or because he is such a good narrator or both to be fair. For my second read I have to say I enjoyed it even more, I adored the way the characters develop and how there are no real ‘heroes’ but rather even the ‘good guys’ are flawed. The story is gripping and frighteningly realistic at times as well. I will say I think I enjoyed the audiobook a bit more purely because of the narration. I still stand by my original review that this is a must read if you enjoy dystopian fiction with a frightening streak of realism when you look at the current social climates.
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The Epilogue Event is a gripping read. I will admit at the start it took me a little while to get into it, mostly because Langley was annoying. Well he reminded me of some professors I have known so it might be that too. But it quickly hooks you in. I love Dystopian and end-of-the-world type fiction and The Epilogue Event delivers. I particularly liked that it was set in 2010 so we have a more modernised feel and that the take over/end of the world is already happening.
Now we know I don’t like spoilers but we also know I love when a rag tag or misfit group come together and once again Bell delivers this. Note how I said Langley was annoying well that is down to him being so realistic and Bell’s characters, like them or not, are incredibly human. We don’t have perfect characters or ‘the chosen one’ here. We just have a group who are wanting to stop the virus and seemingly a new world order.
If you love or enjoy books like 1984 or dystopian this will be a hit. I could see this easily becoming a series and working well. Now I am a tad biased because I like this genre but I can say I will definitely be reading the full trilogy and cannot wait to see what happens next. The writing is superb and keeps you drawn in as do the characters. Definitely one to read.
October 11, 2025
This one really intrigued me as I loved the idea that this was an almost real time, end of the world story.
Set in 2010 we see the beginning of the epilogue event where a plague has been released which is taking over humanity.
It actually took me a little while to get into this. Being set in an almost real time, real world, the creation of the new dystopian world took a bit of getting used to - but this also really built up a tense atmosphere being so close to home.
I won't be giving away any spoilers - but safe to say that people aren't paying attention and the pandemic is spreading.
There are only a few people who are really seeing what this means to the world - and we follow their fight throughout the book.
I loved that Peter Finch was not your usual type of main character - not a save the world type at least.
Morally grey and with a group of criminals helping him on his way, this does seem like a strange bunch to pin our hopes on.
But I loved this diversion from the norm.
This was full of suspense and intrigue and packed with action throughout.
The writing style was heavy at times, but the pace suited the content well and although I had to stay focussed, I couldn't help keep listening and eagerly awaiting the next twist and turn.
I love that the author narrated this - they did a great job and it was nice to have this exact representation of the meaning behind the words.
A really thought-provoking read - quite scary given the closeness of some of the topics.
My first read by this author, but a great start and I'd be keen to see more from them in the future.
Set in 2010 we see the beginning of the epilogue event where a plague has been released which is taking over humanity.
It actually took me a little while to get into this. Being set in an almost real time, real world, the creation of the new dystopian world took a bit of getting used to - but this also really built up a tense atmosphere being so close to home.
I won't be giving away any spoilers - but safe to say that people aren't paying attention and the pandemic is spreading.
There are only a few people who are really seeing what this means to the world - and we follow their fight throughout the book.
I loved that Peter Finch was not your usual type of main character - not a save the world type at least.
Morally grey and with a group of criminals helping him on his way, this does seem like a strange bunch to pin our hopes on.
But I loved this diversion from the norm.
This was full of suspense and intrigue and packed with action throughout.
The writing style was heavy at times, but the pace suited the content well and although I had to stay focussed, I couldn't help keep listening and eagerly awaiting the next twist and turn.
I love that the author narrated this - they did a great job and it was nice to have this exact representation of the meaning behind the words.
A really thought-provoking read - quite scary given the closeness of some of the topics.
My first read by this author, but a great start and I'd be keen to see more from them in the future.
May 26, 2024
This book reads like a dystopian but is set in 2010. It has a big brother feel to it and it is one that I found fascinating once I got to grips with it.
The author uses a few characters that gradually lead you through the story, it twists and is quite difficult to pin down initially. Soon I started to get to know the characters and discovered that not everyone is being truthful. In a seedy club, Dr Langlley is delivering a speech, it is quiet and not dramatic but it seems to enthrall people, it changes them, but not all. Peter seems to be immune to this message as does another woman.
While one starts to research Langley and what he represents the other goes back into his past to discover things he had forgotten about. The past holds secrets for him.
This is a twisted psychological thriller, it’s one of those that captured my attention while I was reading it, I understood it and it is now I come to write my review I am struggling to form the right words. It mixes AI with criminal gangs, psychopathy, research, power and corruption. The emphasis is on people being controlled and how they are made to do things from subliminal messages.
Before the internet, we were not as exposed to algorithms and our digital lives being tracked and monitored, but now if we look at one thing on the internet or a social media site, then we have multiple suggestions popping up. The author uses AI and how it can be used in nefarious ways and by contorting a person’s way of thinking.
This is such an interesting book and one that is so hard to review, it was a psychological thriller but in a sort of quieter way, there was an emphasis on things needing to be done in a certain time frame but it didn’t feel fast-paced or rushed. I think this is because the characters needed time to process and understand things that kept it more under control. Apologies for this convoluted review, I did say it was a hard one to review!
If you are a fan of psychological fiction, mystery, subliminal messages and a warped idea of control then this is a book you may well be interested in. It takes some getting into but once there it is definitely worth it, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I would happily recommend it.
The author uses a few characters that gradually lead you through the story, it twists and is quite difficult to pin down initially. Soon I started to get to know the characters and discovered that not everyone is being truthful. In a seedy club, Dr Langlley is delivering a speech, it is quiet and not dramatic but it seems to enthrall people, it changes them, but not all. Peter seems to be immune to this message as does another woman.
While one starts to research Langley and what he represents the other goes back into his past to discover things he had forgotten about. The past holds secrets for him.
This is a twisted psychological thriller, it’s one of those that captured my attention while I was reading it, I understood it and it is now I come to write my review I am struggling to form the right words. It mixes AI with criminal gangs, psychopathy, research, power and corruption. The emphasis is on people being controlled and how they are made to do things from subliminal messages.
Before the internet, we were not as exposed to algorithms and our digital lives being tracked and monitored, but now if we look at one thing on the internet or a social media site, then we have multiple suggestions popping up. The author uses AI and how it can be used in nefarious ways and by contorting a person’s way of thinking.
This is such an interesting book and one that is so hard to review, it was a psychological thriller but in a sort of quieter way, there was an emphasis on things needing to be done in a certain time frame but it didn’t feel fast-paced or rushed. I think this is because the characters needed time to process and understand things that kept it more under control. Apologies for this convoluted review, I did say it was a hard one to review!
If you are a fan of psychological fiction, mystery, subliminal messages and a warped idea of control then this is a book you may well be interested in. It takes some getting into but once there it is definitely worth it, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I would happily recommend it.
May 30, 2024
Here is my review for The Epilogue Event by S G Bell
It took me a while to get into this book but it did start to become interesting once Peter Finch decided he had to fight for what he thought was right. He acknowledged that what he saw the night before could cause chaos and be the beginning of the end and that Dr Gordon Langley was a very powerful individual that was not to be trifled with. The writing is good and the plotting is great. Dr Gordon Langley is led to be a powerful man by someone else and this leads us to The Epilogue Event! It starts in the year 2010.
Blurb :
2010. The end of the world has begun, but no one is paying attention. People are unaware of the breaking pandemic, code name, The Epilogue Event.
Accidentally finding himself at centre stage, an unlikely and unwilling hero Peter Finch, must, if he is to survive, awaken powers he has been trying to forget for over thirty years. And time is not on his side. A mysterious Artificial Intelligence, the cause of the plague, is slowly gaining control over everyone Peter loves and everything he values.
On the streets of West London, the most powerful slave of a New Order, Dr Gordon Langley, is projecting a terrifying message. Unless Peter, aided by a band of misfits and criminals, can confront Langley, and his accomplices at a research facility near Norwich, and discover the meaning of the virus and reverse it, their world will be overcome and those permitted to survive will only endure in a new, previously unimaginable form of slavery.
It took me a while to get into this book but it did start to become interesting once Peter Finch decided he had to fight for what he thought was right. He acknowledged that what he saw the night before could cause chaos and be the beginning of the end and that Dr Gordon Langley was a very powerful individual that was not to be trifled with. The writing is good and the plotting is great. Dr Gordon Langley is led to be a powerful man by someone else and this leads us to The Epilogue Event! It starts in the year 2010.
Blurb :
2010. The end of the world has begun, but no one is paying attention. People are unaware of the breaking pandemic, code name, The Epilogue Event.
Accidentally finding himself at centre stage, an unlikely and unwilling hero Peter Finch, must, if he is to survive, awaken powers he has been trying to forget for over thirty years. And time is not on his side. A mysterious Artificial Intelligence, the cause of the plague, is slowly gaining control over everyone Peter loves and everything he values.
On the streets of West London, the most powerful slave of a New Order, Dr Gordon Langley, is projecting a terrifying message. Unless Peter, aided by a band of misfits and criminals, can confront Langley, and his accomplices at a research facility near Norwich, and discover the meaning of the virus and reverse it, their world will be overcome and those permitted to survive will only endure in a new, previously unimaginable form of slavery.
May 31, 2024
This starts in 2010, but I am hearing there are going to be more books to follow?? Maybe A dystopian thriller with a little sci fi (maybe) a little psychological game thrown in and a lot of corruption, conspiracy and a grass roots movement of propaganda make this a great read and leave you thinking about what you are subject to, what you believe, who and what you will follow and what is going on in the background.
I love the fact that this book will make you think. You will look up the meaning of words. For example, epilogue. As a reader this is a common thing in a book, but look up the meaning. ‘epilogue - …. a conclusion to what happened. Enter Dr Langley. He is chosen to be the cynosure… again look this one up. ‘a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration’. You will see several references both direct and inferred to Nazi Germany and Hitler. Consider how Hitler was able to use propaganda to get YOUNGER individuals to follow him so easily.
Without giving spoilers you will cheer on Peter Finch our unlikely hero. The reader will see AI and plague come into play that will shake your belief system. There are several players and a lot of NECESSARY background that comes into play so be patient, pay attention and enjoy EVERY SINGLE page.
I love the fact that this book will make you think. You will look up the meaning of words. For example, epilogue. As a reader this is a common thing in a book, but look up the meaning. ‘epilogue - …. a conclusion to what happened. Enter Dr Langley. He is chosen to be the cynosure… again look this one up. ‘a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration’. You will see several references both direct and inferred to Nazi Germany and Hitler. Consider how Hitler was able to use propaganda to get YOUNGER individuals to follow him so easily.
Without giving spoilers you will cheer on Peter Finch our unlikely hero. The reader will see AI and plague come into play that will shake your belief system. There are several players and a lot of NECESSARY background that comes into play so be patient, pay attention and enjoy EVERY SINGLE page.
October 18, 2025
It’s not everyday that a book is set near where I live, so I was extremely curious and excited to read this one. And given this is the first in a series, my curiosity has only partially been satiated because now I can’t wait to continue the story.
The plot is intriguing in so many levels, the first being the suspense that the author creates around a mysterious event that is supposed to unleash something terrible and unimaginable. The fact that every chapter is titled with a countdown to the event contributes to the building up and the reader’s curiosity only grows stronger as the date gets closer.
The second captivating aspect for me is the introduction of several characters seemingly not connected to each other, but that play an important part and end up crossing paths anyway, leaving the reader giddy with excitement as the omniscient external character.
Lastly, the way the author weaved in some sort of magic realism with the character of Peter Finch, ultimately the only person that is able to overturn whatever is happening, although after things have been left in the book, I honestly have my doubts.
The situation described in this book is bleak (and that’s a euphemism), but not unrealistic, especially seeing the direction the world has taken in the last few years, where AI is literally everywhere, and its use pushed in all aspects of our life. There is also a mystery underlying the plot which I hope will be the focus of the next book a bit more, as I need to know!
I have to mention how good the narration was. I realised only at the end that it was narrated by the writer and was impressed.
All in all, I highly recommend this book that will leave the reader both captivated and stunned.
Thanks to the author and Zooloo’s Book Tours for the audiobook and this is my honest opinion.
The plot is intriguing in so many levels, the first being the suspense that the author creates around a mysterious event that is supposed to unleash something terrible and unimaginable. The fact that every chapter is titled with a countdown to the event contributes to the building up and the reader’s curiosity only grows stronger as the date gets closer.
The second captivating aspect for me is the introduction of several characters seemingly not connected to each other, but that play an important part and end up crossing paths anyway, leaving the reader giddy with excitement as the omniscient external character.
Lastly, the way the author weaved in some sort of magic realism with the character of Peter Finch, ultimately the only person that is able to overturn whatever is happening, although after things have been left in the book, I honestly have my doubts.
The situation described in this book is bleak (and that’s a euphemism), but not unrealistic, especially seeing the direction the world has taken in the last few years, where AI is literally everywhere, and its use pushed in all aspects of our life. There is also a mystery underlying the plot which I hope will be the focus of the next book a bit more, as I need to know!
I have to mention how good the narration was. I realised only at the end that it was narrated by the writer and was impressed.
All in all, I highly recommend this book that will leave the reader both captivated and stunned.
Thanks to the author and Zooloo’s Book Tours for the audiobook and this is my honest opinion.
May 30, 2024
Although set in 2010, Epilogue Event is a Dystopian novel. We're all used to Dystopian reads being set in the future so right off the bat, this is something a little different to the usual.
Without giving too much away ( I tend to avoid spoilers in my reviews ), the end of the world is beginning ( brought about by a powerful and controlling Artificial Intelligence ), but most people aren't paying much attention and are unaware of the disaster about to unfold. That is except for a few people who are fully aware, including our main character, Peter Finch. Peter is quite unassuming and not your usual type of hero, but on the streets of London, he and a group of ragtag criminals and misfits must fight to save the world.
For me, this is an interesting work of psychological fiction, with lots of twists, turns and mystery around every corner. There's action, there's a little romance, it's thought provoking and intriguing. It's quite a heavy read at times, but for me, that's not a negative at all and the pace felt just right.
The writing style displayed here suits this type of novel very well and I read this in two sittings.
4 stars from me.
Without giving too much away ( I tend to avoid spoilers in my reviews ), the end of the world is beginning ( brought about by a powerful and controlling Artificial Intelligence ), but most people aren't paying much attention and are unaware of the disaster about to unfold. That is except for a few people who are fully aware, including our main character, Peter Finch. Peter is quite unassuming and not your usual type of hero, but on the streets of London, he and a group of ragtag criminals and misfits must fight to save the world.
For me, this is an interesting work of psychological fiction, with lots of twists, turns and mystery around every corner. There's action, there's a little romance, it's thought provoking and intriguing. It's quite a heavy read at times, but for me, that's not a negative at all and the pace felt just right.
The writing style displayed here suits this type of novel very well and I read this in two sittings.
4 stars from me.
May 9, 2025
The Epilogue Event is the first in a series of books, set in the UK, about an AI ‘plague’ that is mysteriously taking control of people. Our hero, Peter Finch, turns out to have special powers that enable him to counter the plague’s effects, and he eventually raises himself from an obscure job to take on a role he is somehow destined to fulfil. In the meantime, there are various sinister villains working to spread this psychological virus, whose base Peter tracks down when a friend is captured. Will he rescue her? What secret lies in the bowels of the research institute where she is being held? There are unexpected twists, and the story is nicely set up for subsequent volumes.
This is a gripping, compelling read, full or intelligence and potent characters, and a couple of villains I loved (for their wickedness). Aside from an occasional tendency to head-hop within scenes (POV shifting), it’s a slick piece of work from an author with ideas and erudition. Yes – I liked this a lot, and I’ve got my eye on the second volume as a present to myself in the near future. Give it a go!
This is a gripping, compelling read, full or intelligence and potent characters, and a couple of villains I loved (for their wickedness). Aside from an occasional tendency to head-hop within scenes (POV shifting), it’s a slick piece of work from an author with ideas and erudition. Yes – I liked this a lot, and I’ve got my eye on the second volume as a present to myself in the near future. Give it a go!
June 15, 2024
Creepy Book!
What a creepy Dystopian book... It was great!
The sorry follows primarily Peter Finch as he navigates a new world to take down a powerful AI.
At 250-odd print pages, it's a shorter book but don't let it fool you. I felt it was a medium pace story, so you had half a chance of following the plot.
It is a 3rd person book with multiple POVs, so you do have to really concentrate so you don't get muddled between who's POV you are currently reading.
There is so much packed into this book that it is unreal!
The AI element was very clever as it is something that we can all relate to given the current news on AI and what the future holds for us all.
has been cleverly woven from many unique ideas to give way to a quirky Dystopian story!
Will Peter and his band of merry misfits save the world? You'll have to read on and see!
What a creepy Dystopian book... It was great!
The sorry follows primarily Peter Finch as he navigates a new world to take down a powerful AI.
At 250-odd print pages, it's a shorter book but don't let it fool you. I felt it was a medium pace story, so you had half a chance of following the plot.
It is a 3rd person book with multiple POVs, so you do have to really concentrate so you don't get muddled between who's POV you are currently reading.
There is so much packed into this book that it is unreal!
The AI element was very clever as it is something that we can all relate to given the current news on AI and what the future holds for us all.
has been cleverly woven from many unique ideas to give way to a quirky Dystopian story!
Will Peter and his band of merry misfits save the world? You'll have to read on and see!
July 23, 2024
Book 1 in the AI Aftermath series and it's certainly thought-provoking.
Realising how easy it could be to implant something in all of us through technology is a scary prospect and it's interesting to see the overall aim of this AI. I liked the relationship between Peter and Rebecca and was shocked at how things ended up. There's a nice teaser for the next book in the series too.
I'm not really sure what genre this fits into as there were technology and magical elements which was unexpected. I also found it quite slow going at the start and some of the mathematical language is heavy going - and that's from a statistician!
Overall, an interesting concept which I'm curious to see how it turns out - is there any hope for humanity?
*I received a complementary copy of the book from Zooloo's Book Tours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Realising how easy it could be to implant something in all of us through technology is a scary prospect and it's interesting to see the overall aim of this AI. I liked the relationship between Peter and Rebecca and was shocked at how things ended up. There's a nice teaser for the next book in the series too.
I'm not really sure what genre this fits into as there were technology and magical elements which was unexpected. I also found it quite slow going at the start and some of the mathematical language is heavy going - and that's from a statistician!
Overall, an interesting concept which I'm curious to see how it turns out - is there any hope for humanity?
*I received a complementary copy of the book from Zooloo's Book Tours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
October 16, 2025
Not my usual style of book. However, I bought it on recommendation. Once I started I had to buy down load the audible version (which is unabridged) in order to continue with the story whilst doing necessary jobs and couldn’t sit reading!
I was totally gripped and can’t remember ever finishing a book and wanting to read the sequel immediately to discover what happens next.
I would describe it as a fantasy, dystopian thriller.
A thought provoking theme which, scarily, has a ring of truth about it.
I Would thoroughly recommend it!
I was totally gripped and can’t remember ever finishing a book and wanting to read the sequel immediately to discover what happens next.
I would describe it as a fantasy, dystopian thriller.
A thought provoking theme which, scarily, has a ring of truth about it.
I Would thoroughly recommend it!
June 14, 2024
The AI virus begins with a subliminal effect on a susceptible individual, it spreads rapidly until only a few remain immune. The race is on to to save humanity, but who can be trusted?
It took me a few pages to get into this book but then I couldn’t put it down. Believable characters and a plot with surprises as the story unfolds. Now waiting for the second book, which I hope will be out very soon.
A very enjoyable read.
It took me a few pages to get into this book but then I couldn’t put it down. Believable characters and a plot with surprises as the story unfolds. Now waiting for the second book, which I hope will be out very soon.
A very enjoyable read.
March 6, 2025
Brilliant, scary, profound.
March 31, 2025
I have no idea what I've just read, but I enjoyed it immensely. It took me a fair while to become acquainted with the characters and their roles leading up to the Cynosure, but once I did, it was all systems go!
It's a fast paced, full on action sci-fi adventure set in 2010, a future different to the one we know, and is the first in Bell's AI Aftermath series.
The world building is well done and the author's descriptive writing allowed me to easily visualise scenes.
A thought provoking page turner.
It's a fast paced, full on action sci-fi adventure set in 2010, a future different to the one we know, and is the first in Bell's AI Aftermath series.
The world building is well done and the author's descriptive writing allowed me to easily visualise scenes.
A thought provoking page turner.
December 25, 2025
This book was a good premise. It is something that you will love if you are into sci-fi and can keep up with books that jump around. I liked that the book was narrated by the author as it made it feel very authentic. I found the story itself to be something that was very interesting. I struggled with keeping up with who was who and that took away a little for me, although that may have been the point. If you like your sci-fi post apocalyptic type things I would definitely recommend this to you.
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