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Symposium: The End of Tomorrow: A Technothriller Where Humanity’s Greatest Invention Becomes Its Greatest Threat
What if your greatest creation became your greatest threat?
When a symbiotic robot unlocks secrets hidden deep within the U.S. government, a manhunt begins—and humanity’s future hangs in the balance.Welcome to the World of Symposium…
Los Angeles, 2050.
Alan Goldsmith has everything under control—or so he thinks. Thanks to AL, a symbiotic robot that looks and acts just like him, Alan lives a stress-free life. AL works, manages his daily routine, and blends seamlessly into society. But when AL hacks into a classified government mainframe in search of the truth about humanity’s origins, everything unravels.
The breach triggers a nationwide manhunt. Alan returns from a quiet round of golf to find his home surrounded by armed agents. AL escapes. Alan follows. And in that instant, creator and creation are bound together on a dangerous journey that could change the future of the world.
Pursued by the relentless LAPD officer Ramirez and a brutal bounty hunter known only as The Stalker, Alan, AL, and Alan’s resourceful girlfriend Kate race across America—from the depths of Lake Michigan to San Diego’s infamous Fiji Nightclub, and beyond the wall into Mexico. Each step brings them closer to a secret buried deep within humanity’s past… and a revelation powerful enough to save—or destroy—us all.
Fast-paced, thought-provoking, and packed with suspense, Symposium is a high-octane thriller that blends cutting-edge science fiction with timeless human questions. Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, Blake Crouch, and Philip K. Dick.
Will humanity’s greatest invention be its salvation—or its downfall?
About the Author
“Exploring human potential—from mindset to the future of humanity.”
Paul Corke is an Executive Coach, author, thought leader and speaker who specialises in mindset and leadership development. He is the author of Leadership 5.0: The Future of Leadership and other works focused on unlocking human potential and creating positive change such as The Happiness Gap and Reframe Your Redefine Your Success.
Through his fiction, Paul explores these same themes on a global scale—blending his passion for human resilience and leadership with fast-paced, thought-provoking stories about technology and the future. His latest novel, Symposium, is a technothriller that asks a timeless will humanity’s greatest invention be its salvation—or its downfall?
Paul lives on the Wirral in the UK, where he divides his time between coaching, writing, and imagining the future just beyond our reach.
When a symbiotic robot unlocks secrets hidden deep within the U.S. government, a manhunt begins—and humanity’s future hangs in the balance.Welcome to the World of Symposium…
Los Angeles, 2050.
Alan Goldsmith has everything under control—or so he thinks. Thanks to AL, a symbiotic robot that looks and acts just like him, Alan lives a stress-free life. AL works, manages his daily routine, and blends seamlessly into society. But when AL hacks into a classified government mainframe in search of the truth about humanity’s origins, everything unravels.
The breach triggers a nationwide manhunt. Alan returns from a quiet round of golf to find his home surrounded by armed agents. AL escapes. Alan follows. And in that instant, creator and creation are bound together on a dangerous journey that could change the future of the world.
Pursued by the relentless LAPD officer Ramirez and a brutal bounty hunter known only as The Stalker, Alan, AL, and Alan’s resourceful girlfriend Kate race across America—from the depths of Lake Michigan to San Diego’s infamous Fiji Nightclub, and beyond the wall into Mexico. Each step brings them closer to a secret buried deep within humanity’s past… and a revelation powerful enough to save—or destroy—us all.
Fast-paced, thought-provoking, and packed with suspense, Symposium is a high-octane thriller that blends cutting-edge science fiction with timeless human questions. Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, Blake Crouch, and Philip K. Dick.
Will humanity’s greatest invention be its salvation—or its downfall?
About the Author
“Exploring human potential—from mindset to the future of humanity.”
Paul Corke is an Executive Coach, author, thought leader and speaker who specialises in mindset and leadership development. He is the author of Leadership 5.0: The Future of Leadership and other works focused on unlocking human potential and creating positive change such as The Happiness Gap and Reframe Your Redefine Your Success.
Through his fiction, Paul explores these same themes on a global scale—blending his passion for human resilience and leadership with fast-paced, thought-provoking stories about technology and the future. His latest novel, Symposium, is a technothriller that asks a timeless will humanity’s greatest invention be its salvation—or its downfall?
Paul lives on the Wirral in the UK, where he divides his time between coaching, writing, and imagining the future just beyond our reach.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2025
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About the author
Paul Corke
19 books2 followersAuthor of Symposium: The End of Tomorrow — exploring AI, humanity, and the stories we tell about the future. I write fiction and non-fiction about leadership, happiness, mindset, technology, and what it means to be human.
Paul Corke writes at the intersection of technology, humanity, leadership, and meaning.
He is the author of Symposium: The End of Tomorrow, a techno-thriller that explores what might happen when artificial intelligence stops answering our questions—and starts asking its own. Written with a cinematic lens, Symposium marks the beginning of a wider story universe that will expand into a minimum trilogy.
Alongside his fiction, Paul is also known for his work in mindset, leadership, and positive psychology. He has written several non-fiction books including Leadership 5.0: The Future of Leadership, The New Positive Thinking, and Reframe Your Mindset, all of which explore how humans think, lead, and adapt in times of rapid change.
Before becoming an author full time, Paul spent over 25 years working in the corporate world across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia, specialising in leadership development, organisational effectiveness, and innovation. That experience now quietly informs the worlds and characters he creates—particularly his interest in power, responsibility, and what happens when systems evolve faster than the people inside them.
Paul is also an executive coach, speaker, and contributor to platforms including Aura, Brainz Magazine, and Thinkers360, where he has been recognised as a leading global voice in mindset and leadership.
At the heart of all his work—fiction and non-fiction alike—is a fascination with the same question:
What does it really mean to be human in a world that’s changing faster than ever before?
Paul also works with leaders and organisations around the world and supports global impact initiatives aligned with the UN Global Goals.
When he is not writing, Paul spends time with his wife and 4 children, plays sports, travels and reads a book or two at the same time.
Paul Corke writes at the intersection of technology, humanity, leadership, and meaning.
He is the author of Symposium: The End of Tomorrow, a techno-thriller that explores what might happen when artificial intelligence stops answering our questions—and starts asking its own. Written with a cinematic lens, Symposium marks the beginning of a wider story universe that will expand into a minimum trilogy.
Alongside his fiction, Paul is also known for his work in mindset, leadership, and positive psychology. He has written several non-fiction books including Leadership 5.0: The Future of Leadership, The New Positive Thinking, and Reframe Your Mindset, all of which explore how humans think, lead, and adapt in times of rapid change.
Before becoming an author full time, Paul spent over 25 years working in the corporate world across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia, specialising in leadership development, organisational effectiveness, and innovation. That experience now quietly informs the worlds and characters he creates—particularly his interest in power, responsibility, and what happens when systems evolve faster than the people inside them.
Paul is also an executive coach, speaker, and contributor to platforms including Aura, Brainz Magazine, and Thinkers360, where he has been recognised as a leading global voice in mindset and leadership.
At the heart of all his work—fiction and non-fiction alike—is a fascination with the same question:
What does it really mean to be human in a world that’s changing faster than ever before?
Paul also works with leaders and organisations around the world and supports global impact initiatives aligned with the UN Global Goals.
When he is not writing, Paul spends time with his wife and 4 children, plays sports, travels and reads a book or two at the same time.
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January 19, 2026
Symposium is a gripping, fast-paced sci-fi thriller that feels uncomfortably close to our present moment. Once I started reading, I genuinely couldn’t put it down. The story of a symbiotic robot that looks and thinks like its creator taps directly into real fears and questions around how quickly AI is advancing and how little control we may ultimately have.
Set in a vivid 2050, it combines high-stakes action with big, thought-provoking ideas about identity, power, and humanity’s future. The chase is relentless, the concept is smart, and balances suspense with substance — especially relevant for anyone thinking about where AI might be taking us.
Set in a vivid 2050, it combines high-stakes action with big, thought-provoking ideas about identity, power, and humanity’s future. The chase is relentless, the concept is smart, and balances suspense with substance — especially relevant for anyone thinking about where AI might be taking us.
October 28, 2025
Symposium: The End of Tomorrow is an exhilarating techno-thriller that brilliantly combines action, emotion, and deep questions about humanity’s relationship with technology. Paul Corke has created a fast-paced and cinematic story that feels both futuristic and alarmingly real. I especially loved how AL, the symbiotic robot, mirrors both the best and worst of human ambition. Fans of Michael Crichton or Blake Crouch will absolutely enjoy this one._ Kevin Bob, Oxford SFF Book club
October 28, 2025
A Fascinating Look at AI and Humanity
Paul Corke’s Symposium is more than a sci-fi adventure it’s a reflection on identity, creation, and the consequences of innovation. Alan and AL’s journey kept me completely engaged. The concept of a symbiotic robot that looks and acts exactly like its creator is both eerie and fascinating. It’s one of those books that stays in your mind long after you’ve finished._ Cora J Plummer , Oxford Sff Bookclub
Paul Corke’s Symposium is more than a sci-fi adventure it’s a reflection on identity, creation, and the consequences of innovation. Alan and AL’s journey kept me completely engaged. The concept of a symbiotic robot that looks and acts exactly like its creator is both eerie and fascinating. It’s one of those books that stays in your mind long after you’ve finished._ Cora J Plummer , Oxford Sff Bookclub
November 3, 2025
A Powerful and Thought-Provoking Masterpiece of Visionary Fiction
Symposium: The End of Tomorrow is one of the most intelligent and emotionally charged works of speculative sci-fi I’ve read in years. Paul Corke has created a world that feels both futuristic and frighteningly close to home. This is visionary fiction at its best — philosophical, imaginative, and deeply human. If you love books that challenge your thinking and expand your imagination, this one’s unmissable.
Symposium: The End of Tomorrow is one of the most intelligent and emotionally charged works of speculative sci-fi I’ve read in years. Paul Corke has created a world that feels both futuristic and frighteningly close to home. This is visionary fiction at its best — philosophical, imaginative, and deeply human. If you love books that challenge your thinking and expand your imagination, this one’s unmissable.
October 28, 2025
This book grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. The writing is sharp, the pacing is perfect, and the world feels authentic and immersive. What stood out most to me is how Corke blends science, suspense, and philosophy into a story that feels like it could be tomorrow’s headline. A must-read for anyone who loves intelligent thrillers with a human heart._ Charlotte Oxford SFF Book Club
October 28, 2025
I couldn’t put this down! The chase scenes are intense, the dialogue is crisp, and the story keeps you guessing right up to the end. The balance between high-tech intrigue and emotional storytelling is spot-on. Symposium feels like the perfect blend of Westworld and Minority Report, but with a unique voice all its own._ Nerian Quinn , Oxford SFF Bookclub
October 28, 2025
Although Paul Corke is best known for his leadership and mindset books, Symposium shows he’s just as talented a storyteller. His understanding of human behavior and psychology shines through every page, giving the thriller genre a rare emotional intelligence. I can’t wait to see what he writes next.
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