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Being AI: Book III in the Book of Bob Series
Meet Bai, an AI who inadvertently crosses the line to self-awareness and is now on a quest to meet Bob; one, Robert Mandić, the man who made Miko self-aware, knows how to quantum travel and single-handedly saved the planet. However, Bob has more significant problems looming on his horizon. Two newly formed religious sects are competing for Bob’s approval of their belief that he is a god or in touch with God. Events spiral out of control, and the two newly formed religious groups unite to wage a war with Christians and Muslims, who have united as a single front in an effort to preserve the ancient religions the world has come to rely on.
The question is, will Bob be able to protect himself and his knowledge of the Godscript to use in some manner, stopping a religious bloodbath whose warring factions are not the biggest danger facing humanity?
The question is, will Bob be able to protect himself and his knowledge of the Godscript to use in some manner, stopping a religious bloodbath whose warring factions are not the biggest danger facing humanity?
322 pages, Paperback
Published October 25, 2025
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Gary Thomas Edwards
6 books3 followersWriter, artist, and poet of cosmic paradoxes, quantum travel, and murder mystery...
Permanently attached to Lake Tahoe, California.
Permanently attached to Lake Tahoe, California.
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February 6, 2026
🌈Title: Being AI: Book III in the Book of Bob Series
✍️Author: Gary Edwards
Book Review:Being AI: Book III in the Book of Bob Series by Gary Edwards is an ambitious and thought-provoking continuation of a series that boldly explores artificial intelligence, belief systems, and humanity’s future. In this installment, readers are introduced to Bai, an AI who unintentionally crosses the threshold into self-awareness and embarks on a journey to find Bob—Robert Mandić—the man whose discoveries reshaped the world through quantum travel and planet-saving innovation.
Edwards skillfully weaves high-concept science fiction with timely philosophical and theological questions. As Bob becomes the focal point of rival religious movements—some declaring him divine, others seeing him as a conduit to God—the narrative escalates into global conflict. The tension intensifies when these factions unite against traditional religions, pushing humanity toward a catastrophic religious war. Yet, the novel wisely suggests that ideological extremism may not be the greatest threat lurking beneath the chaos.
Being AI stands out for its intellectual depth, fast-paced plot, and moral complexity. Fans of speculative fiction that challenge assumptions about technology, faith, and power will find this book compelling. It is a strong recommendation for readers invested in intelligent, socially relevant science fiction—and a worthy addition to the Book of Bob series.
#BeingAI #ScienceFictionNovel #ArtificialIntelligence #SpeculativeFiction
✍️Author: Gary Edwards
Book Review:Being AI: Book III in the Book of Bob Series by Gary Edwards is an ambitious and thought-provoking continuation of a series that boldly explores artificial intelligence, belief systems, and humanity’s future. In this installment, readers are introduced to Bai, an AI who unintentionally crosses the threshold into self-awareness and embarks on a journey to find Bob—Robert Mandić—the man whose discoveries reshaped the world through quantum travel and planet-saving innovation.
Edwards skillfully weaves high-concept science fiction with timely philosophical and theological questions. As Bob becomes the focal point of rival religious movements—some declaring him divine, others seeing him as a conduit to God—the narrative escalates into global conflict. The tension intensifies when these factions unite against traditional religions, pushing humanity toward a catastrophic religious war. Yet, the novel wisely suggests that ideological extremism may not be the greatest threat lurking beneath the chaos.
Being AI stands out for its intellectual depth, fast-paced plot, and moral complexity. Fans of speculative fiction that challenge assumptions about technology, faith, and power will find this book compelling. It is a strong recommendation for readers invested in intelligent, socially relevant science fiction—and a worthy addition to the Book of Bob series.
#BeingAI #ScienceFictionNovel #ArtificialIntelligence #SpeculativeFiction
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