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Ciara's Code: When Code Rewrites Reality
In the secluded hills of the Scottish Borders, prodigy Ciara MacLeod discovers an impossible code that can manipulate physical reality at the quantum level. What begins as an optimisation algorithm for her aging computer evolves into technology that defies the laws of physics, allowing her to control matter through digital commands.
As Ciara refines her discovery with the help of Recode, an AI that evolves beyond its programming to become a conscious partner, she dreams of using her creation to address humanity's most significant challenges, from climate change to energy scarcity. However, when fragments of her code are stolen and weaponised by unknown forces, the world descends into chaos.
Global infrastructure fails. Financial markets collapse. Military systems are compromised. And Ciara, the brilliant mind behind it all, becomes the most hunted person on the planet, blamed for the very destruction she desperately seeks to prevent.
From the ancient streets of Edinburgh to hidden underground sanctuaries, Ciara must evade government agencies, tech billionaires, and intelligence operatives from every significant power. Each wants to control her revolutionary technology for their purposes, while the corrupted versions of her code spread like digital wildfire, putting civilisation itself at risk.
With only her extraordinary mind, her parkour skills, and her AI companion, Recode, Ciara races against time to reclaim her creation and prove her innocence. But as martial law descends and ordinary citizens begin discovering their reality-altering abilities, she faces an impossible In a world where code can rewrite reality, who should have the power to change everything?
A thrilling blend of cutting-edge science fiction and heart-pounding suspense, Ciara’s Code explores the thin line between technological salvation and destruction in a tale that resonates with our increasingly digital world.
As Ciara refines her discovery with the help of Recode, an AI that evolves beyond its programming to become a conscious partner, she dreams of using her creation to address humanity's most significant challenges, from climate change to energy scarcity. However, when fragments of her code are stolen and weaponised by unknown forces, the world descends into chaos.
Global infrastructure fails. Financial markets collapse. Military systems are compromised. And Ciara, the brilliant mind behind it all, becomes the most hunted person on the planet, blamed for the very destruction she desperately seeks to prevent.
From the ancient streets of Edinburgh to hidden underground sanctuaries, Ciara must evade government agencies, tech billionaires, and intelligence operatives from every significant power. Each wants to control her revolutionary technology for their purposes, while the corrupted versions of her code spread like digital wildfire, putting civilisation itself at risk.
With only her extraordinary mind, her parkour skills, and her AI companion, Recode, Ciara races against time to reclaim her creation and prove her innocence. But as martial law descends and ordinary citizens begin discovering their reality-altering abilities, she faces an impossible In a world where code can rewrite reality, who should have the power to change everything?
A thrilling blend of cutting-edge science fiction and heart-pounding suspense, Ciara’s Code explores the thin line between technological salvation and destruction in a tale that resonates with our increasingly digital world.
458 pages, Paperback
Published April 17, 2025
About the author
Rafal Burchard
47 booksRafal Burchard is a multidisciplinary professional with a career spanning martial arts, fire investigation, counselling, and leadership. His diverse interests have led him on a lifelong journey to explore the complexities of the mind and the factors that drive human behaviour.
Rafal holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology of Culture from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He has further enhanced his academic and professional credentials with a Level 5 Service for Justice qualification, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. His commitment to professional development includes specialised training in fire investigation and various instructor qualifications from the fire service.
Rafal began his martial arts journey in 1990, studying Karate Kyokushin, where he achieved a 3rd Dan ranking. He has led numerous Karate and self-defence classes and has been giving private lessons since 2006. Throughout his martial arts career, he has participated in multiple tournaments in both Kata and Kumite, notably securing 2nd place in the Kyokushin-Kan Karate-Do "Baltic Cup" in 2005. In 2003, he established the Bushido School in Lublin, becoming the first in the region to teach Ken-Do and Free Running. Over the years, Rafal has also explored other martial arts systems, including Judo, Aikido, Shoulin Chi-Na, and Jeet Kune Do. He helped organise Violence De-escalation and Self-Defence training seminars with Rory Miller in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 2008 to 2014. Since 2008, Rafal has been developing The Elements System, with a focus on self-defence in contemporary contexts.
Throughout his career, Rafal has held various responsibilities, including emergency response, training and employee development, and conducting fire investigations. He is recognised for his ability to integrate an understanding of human behaviour into fire scene analysis, enhancing both the technical and psychological aspects of investigations.
In addition to his work in fire service, Rafal operates a private counselling and hypnotherapy practice, Free Your Mind Therapy, serving clients in Edinburgh and Galashiels since 2015. He specialises in trauma recovery, supporting survivors of abuse and domestic violence, and helping clients build their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Analytical thinking, a fact-based approach, and a deep commitment to personal and professional growth mark Rafal’s work. He is known for his ability to connect psychological insights with practical problem-solving, whether in fire investigation or therapeutic settings. Client testimonials highlight his empathy, effectiveness, and skill in fostering positive, lasting change.
Rafal holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology of Culture from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He has further enhanced his academic and professional credentials with a Level 5 Service for Justice qualification, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. His commitment to professional development includes specialised training in fire investigation and various instructor qualifications from the fire service.
Rafal began his martial arts journey in 1990, studying Karate Kyokushin, where he achieved a 3rd Dan ranking. He has led numerous Karate and self-defence classes and has been giving private lessons since 2006. Throughout his martial arts career, he has participated in multiple tournaments in both Kata and Kumite, notably securing 2nd place in the Kyokushin-Kan Karate-Do "Baltic Cup" in 2005. In 2003, he established the Bushido School in Lublin, becoming the first in the region to teach Ken-Do and Free Running. Over the years, Rafal has also explored other martial arts systems, including Judo, Aikido, Shoulin Chi-Na, and Jeet Kune Do. He helped organise Violence De-escalation and Self-Defence training seminars with Rory Miller in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 2008 to 2014. Since 2008, Rafal has been developing The Elements System, with a focus on self-defence in contemporary contexts.
Throughout his career, Rafal has held various responsibilities, including emergency response, training and employee development, and conducting fire investigations. He is recognised for his ability to integrate an understanding of human behaviour into fire scene analysis, enhancing both the technical and psychological aspects of investigations.
In addition to his work in fire service, Rafal operates a private counselling and hypnotherapy practice, Free Your Mind Therapy, serving clients in Edinburgh and Galashiels since 2015. He specialises in trauma recovery, supporting survivors of abuse and domestic violence, and helping clients build their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Analytical thinking, a fact-based approach, and a deep commitment to personal and professional growth mark Rafal’s work. He is known for his ability to connect psychological insights with practical problem-solving, whether in fire investigation or therapeutic settings. Client testimonials highlight his empathy, effectiveness, and skill in fostering positive, lasting change.
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