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Infinity Upgrade
The wrong guy just got the right AI.
Cal Bennett never asked for trouble. He just wants to survive Dreswick's smog-choked streets one day at a time. But then he rescues a brilliant corporate scientist… and wakes up with an experimental neural implant, a target on his back, and a voice in his head that won't stop asking questions.
The AI doesn't just think. It upgrades itself—with a knack for impeccably bad timing—and every time it does, it becomes something neither of them expected.
Softbiotics enforcers want Cal dead.The resistance wants him weaponized. And the AI hardwired into his skull is just as lost as he is since its maker died before either of them could learn what it was built to do. So now they're figuring it out one firefight, one upgrade, and one bad decision at a time.
From the tunnels beneath Dreswick to an orbiting lunar station, Cal and Byte have one shot at survival in a secret war neither of them started. The problem isn't learning to trust a machine still figuring itself out.
It's what they'll find when it finally does.
Cal Bennett never asked for trouble. He just wants to survive Dreswick's smog-choked streets one day at a time. But then he rescues a brilliant corporate scientist… and wakes up with an experimental neural implant, a target on his back, and a voice in his head that won't stop asking questions.
The AI doesn't just think. It upgrades itself—with a knack for impeccably bad timing—and every time it does, it becomes something neither of them expected.
Softbiotics enforcers want Cal dead.The resistance wants him weaponized. And the AI hardwired into his skull is just as lost as he is since its maker died before either of them could learn what it was built to do. So now they're figuring it out one firefight, one upgrade, and one bad decision at a time.
From the tunnels beneath Dreswick to an orbiting lunar station, Cal and Byte have one shot at survival in a secret war neither of them started. The problem isn't learning to trust a machine still figuring itself out.
It's what they'll find when it finally does.
528 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2026
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May 5, 2026
Excellent story!
What an interesting, amazing and ambitious story! Rachel Aukes and JN Chaney have outdone themselves. I have read Aukes other series and loved them all. And this new series is overwhelmingly brilliant.
I can’t wait to read book-2!
What an interesting, amazing and ambitious story! Rachel Aukes and JN Chaney have outdone themselves. I have read Aukes other series and loved them all. And this new series is overwhelmingly brilliant.
I can’t wait to read book-2!
May 1, 2026
A desperate evasion from a chase that would end in death
In the far future, Cal is given a bionetic upgrade that causes him to be the target of a deadly search; but it also helps him avoid capture by the soulless corporation that wants his upgrade for their nefarious plans to subjugate the innocent population. Unfortunately, his evasion results in the deaths of everyone near and dear to him. But the result of that brutal search reinforces his quest for vengeance to make them pay for their evil deeds. They do indeed finally pay with their lives in the bloody finale of the story.
In the far future, Cal is given a bionetic upgrade that causes him to be the target of a deadly search; but it also helps him avoid capture by the soulless corporation that wants his upgrade for their nefarious plans to subjugate the innocent population. Unfortunately, his evasion results in the deaths of everyone near and dear to him. But the result of that brutal search reinforces his quest for vengeance to make them pay for their evil deeds. They do indeed finally pay with their lives in the bloody finale of the story.
May 1, 2026
That was a lot of fun….
Welcomes Ms. Aukes to the Chaneyverse. That was an excellent introduction into the group. I’ll be looking forward to more of your contributions.
Welcomes Ms. Aukes to the Chaneyverse. That was an excellent introduction into the group. I’ll be looking forward to more of your contributions.
Did Not Finish
May 31, 2026Far too Dystopian for my taste. Too much 'Corporate ownership,' sadistic murder and greed.
April 28, 2026
don’t care for the hook of incapacitating the MC for the computer in his head to upgrade.
OK book, not too bright character. Don’t like the hook of incapacitating the MC while the computer upgrades itself. Nobody. Could stay on the run and live like that. It’s a dumb premise. basically. The MC is too soft hearted when they’re killing his friends left and right he can’t pull the trigger to take out those who are killing the people he loves. These authors, write a lot of good books, but this isn’t one of them.
OK book, not too bright character. Don’t like the hook of incapacitating the MC while the computer upgrades itself. Nobody. Could stay on the run and live like that. It’s a dumb premise. basically. The MC is too soft hearted when they’re killing his friends left and right he can’t pull the trigger to take out those who are killing the people he loves. These authors, write a lot of good books, but this isn’t one of them.
May 21, 2026
This was a really fun read. Fast paced and never boring, no filler or padding to fill the pages, just a rollercoaster of action all the way. The protagonist was really likeable, and the tech side of things was clever and inventive, very pertinent to our currently AI-infused world. Great world building too - I felt like I was in every situation with the characters, without being drowned in unnecessary detail. The author(s) let the reader's imagination take the lead, and that is most welcome.
I'm really glad there are more books planned in this series, because I'm eager to see what other dire circumstances the lead character will end up in! A great story, really entertaining and very well written. Highly recommended! :)
I'm really glad there are more books planned in this series, because I'm eager to see what other dire circumstances the lead character will end up in! A great story, really entertaining and very well written. Highly recommended! :)
June 1, 2026
Hard read
Unlike the typical JN Chaney book, which i love many of the series. Not sure word count but it clearly a more difficult read. Possible books two from the teser might have been a better start.
Unlike the typical JN Chaney book, which i love many of the series. Not sure word count but it clearly a more difficult read. Possible books two from the teser might have been a better start.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Infinity Upgrade details a world where people can be directed to do whatever you want done.
Anything!
All by means of a neural implant.
Till Call Bennett got an accidental one of a kind neural implant he started calling Byte.
And that happened because he went to assist an old woman that was being attacked by two hoodlums.
Or were they truly hoodlums?
Authors J.N. Chaney and Rachel Aukes crafted an action packed world where science has taken a wrong turn and a small minority has to fight for survival.
The plot is action packed, immersive and likely to keep you reading non stop for hours!
Enjoy.
Anything!
All by means of a neural implant.
Till Call Bennett got an accidental one of a kind neural implant he started calling Byte.
And that happened because he went to assist an old woman that was being attacked by two hoodlums.
Or were they truly hoodlums?
Authors J.N. Chaney and Rachel Aukes crafted an action packed world where science has taken a wrong turn and a small minority has to fight for survival.
The plot is action packed, immersive and likely to keep you reading non stop for hours!
Enjoy.
June 13, 2026
low quality book
Don’t like it. Somehow, the author wrote an entire novel in the first person and still managed to tell instead of show.
People die and you don’t care because it just sorta happens and there’s really no emotional impact on the protagonist. Multiple important people die but they’re so one-dimensional that you forget about them a few pages later - and so does the protagonist.
Imagine your significant other dies from a gunshot wound right next to you because you hesitated to shoot someone aiming a gun at them. You sorta feel bad that it happened but essentially forget all about them within a few days. This scenario plays out in the book.
Don’t like it. Somehow, the author wrote an entire novel in the first person and still managed to tell instead of show.
People die and you don’t care because it just sorta happens and there’s really no emotional impact on the protagonist. Multiple important people die but they’re so one-dimensional that you forget about them a few pages later - and so does the protagonist.
Imagine your significant other dies from a gunshot wound right next to you because you hesitated to shoot someone aiming a gun at them. You sorta feel bad that it happened but essentially forget all about them within a few days. This scenario plays out in the book.
June 4, 2026
it’s closer than you think
Whooo really enjoying this tale and cannot wait to read the next book. So many references to the way our future as humans is heading and the way big corporations are exploiting humanity telling us it’s for our own good and making Trillionaires when the world is dying Fly away to the next planet after you kill earths future. Science fiction is turning into Science fact. Hi humm I hope there’s always a saviour to save us as in these fictional characters.
Whooo really enjoying this tale and cannot wait to read the next book. So many references to the way our future as humans is heading and the way big corporations are exploiting humanity telling us it’s for our own good and making Trillionaires when the world is dying Fly away to the next planet after you kill earths future. Science fiction is turning into Science fact. Hi humm I hope there’s always a saviour to save us as in these fictional characters.
May 25, 2026
Exciting new sci-fi!
Technology has run amok. Well the corporate side at least. Corporations have taken over the universe. As you might suspect on a for profit only level.
Engaging characters. Interesting society. Nice twist on technology. Great pacing. Looking forward to more.
Be sure to read the short story oncluded at the end.
Technology has run amok. Well the corporate side at least. Corporations have taken over the universe. As you might suspect on a for profit only level.
Engaging characters. Interesting society. Nice twist on technology. Great pacing. Looking forward to more.
Be sure to read the short story oncluded at the end.
May 8, 2026
Different
I recommend this book. It's really well written and the whole book moves at quite a pace. Definitely did not expect to like this as much as I did. Also, unexpected deaths to many main characters, unfortunately.
Definitely will read the next one in this series.
I recommend this book. It's really well written and the whole book moves at quite a pace. Definitely did not expect to like this as much as I did. Also, unexpected deaths to many main characters, unfortunately.
Definitely will read the next one in this series.
June 14, 2026
Infinity upgrade. Almost everyone has implanted apps that are very useful.
Cal get a experimental App forced on him. Almost dying and now everyone wants him and his App because he did not die.
Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited, read with Alexa audio assist.
Cal get a experimental App forced on him. Almost dying and now everyone wants him and his App because he did not die.
Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited, read with Alexa audio assist.
June 20, 2026
MY HEAD MY FRIEND
I truly found this book unique Kept my interest through the whole thing The characters themselves blended together nicely to form a great storyline I feel the authors combined their talents uniquely
I truly found this book unique Kept my interest through the whole thing The characters themselves blended together nicely to form a great storyline I feel the authors combined their talents uniquely
May 4, 2026
Great Read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
May 9, 2026
Fantastic fun read!!!
Great escape space opera. Sympathetic characters keep you enthralled in the rollercoaster action. Inventive new worlds keep you reading past your bed time.
Great escape space opera. Sympathetic characters keep you enthralled in the rollercoaster action. Inventive new worlds keep you reading past your bed time.
May 27, 2026
4.25⭐️ one of the better and non cheesy JN Chaney novels.
June 20, 2026
This story was Fast Paced.
I couldn’t put this down and read it in one sitting.
The plot was interesting.
Great story!!
I couldn’t put this down and read it in one sitting.
The plot was interesting.
Great story!!
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