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Synthesis
Trident was mankind's greatest discovery. A blue-and-green planet teeming with ocean life and breathable air, it was the solution to all of our problems. A new world and a clean slate--we wouldn't make the same mistake twice.
Don't believe the lies.
Separated from her family, Synthia Garland is just trying to survive in the slums of Crystal City, Trident's single metropolis home to beggars and throat-cutting gangs. Then a wrong detour ends with a knife to her throat and final thoughts--before a hooded figure saves her life. With street-smart skills and a knack for getting out of trouble, Chaz quickly becomes Synthia's new friend. But Chaz's penchant for thievery takes a terrible turn when Synthia is nearly killed.
With her body mutilated and now reliant on cybernetic parts, Synthia wakes up to find herself in the care of the mega corporation she was trying to steal from--including its cold, secretive CEO. And there's more news: her sister is on the verge of death from a flesh-eating virus. And time is running out.
Synthia must embark on a mission to return her long-lost sister to the only doctor who can save her life. With the misfit Chaz riding shotgun, Synthia will face bloodthirsty pirates, malicious gangs, and a corrupt capitalistic society where pro-human activists and robotics companies are on the brink of all-out war.
Luckily, she's been programmed to kick ass.
Part The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and part Robocop, Synthesis is a gripping, cynical look at our species at its worst and a celebration of the indomitable human spirit. With memory-altering drugs, a culture of horrors, capitalism running amok, and fully loaded robot prostitutes, the world of Crystal City is both fascinating and engrossingly disturbing.
Sometimes violence is necessary.
Don't believe the lies.
Separated from her family, Synthia Garland is just trying to survive in the slums of Crystal City, Trident's single metropolis home to beggars and throat-cutting gangs. Then a wrong detour ends with a knife to her throat and final thoughts--before a hooded figure saves her life. With street-smart skills and a knack for getting out of trouble, Chaz quickly becomes Synthia's new friend. But Chaz's penchant for thievery takes a terrible turn when Synthia is nearly killed.
With her body mutilated and now reliant on cybernetic parts, Synthia wakes up to find herself in the care of the mega corporation she was trying to steal from--including its cold, secretive CEO. And there's more news: her sister is on the verge of death from a flesh-eating virus. And time is running out.
Synthia must embark on a mission to return her long-lost sister to the only doctor who can save her life. With the misfit Chaz riding shotgun, Synthia will face bloodthirsty pirates, malicious gangs, and a corrupt capitalistic society where pro-human activists and robotics companies are on the brink of all-out war.
Luckily, she's been programmed to kick ass.
Part The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and part Robocop, Synthesis is a gripping, cynical look at our species at its worst and a celebration of the indomitable human spirit. With memory-altering drugs, a culture of horrors, capitalism running amok, and fully loaded robot prostitutes, the world of Crystal City is both fascinating and engrossingly disturbing.
Sometimes violence is necessary.
- GenresCyberpunkScience Fiction
886 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2017
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January 5, 2019
Cheers Mister Harris.
The first three quarters off this book were dark and dense. Non-stop pain, suffering, rape, murder, and zero percent positive male characters or comedic relief. But then the story conceptually explodes and develops into something deserving high marks.
The author himself said, "I sat down and began to write, not knowing yet what the hell kind of story I wanted to tell. All I knew was it involved a blue-haired girl. "
Which that he did. I think the story drastically changed when he got in too deep and realized that he was on to something , but I'm not complaining. A few blips but I could go for another.
The first three quarters off this book were dark and dense. Non-stop pain, suffering, rape, murder, and zero percent positive male characters or comedic relief. But then the story conceptually explodes and develops into something deserving high marks.
The author himself said, "I sat down and began to write, not knowing yet what the hell kind of story I wanted to tell. All I knew was it involved a blue-haired girl. "
Which that he did. I think the story drastically changed when he got in too deep and realized that he was on to something , but I'm not complaining. A few blips but I could go for another.
June 20, 2019
This is a very complex story with lots of plots and sub-plots set in a different universe. At first I struggled to get into the story as I didnt understand what was going on and a lot of the terminology didnt make much sense. As I persiviered i managed to get hold of what was going on as the main characters emerged as did the prime storyline and from there on as things unfolded i enjoyed the characters and the story.
January 12, 2023
Great story. I'm not sure what I expected when I bought this book. I read it a year or so ago and committed the sin of not reviewing. Sorry to the author for my oversight. This is a great us against the world story. I really enjoyed it. I'm getting ready to reread it for the joy of the story. If you're undecided on reading it, give it a shot. You'll enjoy it. Can be dark in places, but in the right places. Peace!
September 22, 2017
Loved it! An in depth look at the moral ambiguity of humankind in a scarily possible, disturbing world. Harris fleshes out characters immensely well and immerses you in a world you won't want to be in but can't help getting submerged in.
January 29, 2019
Raw and real
This book triggers all of my worst instincts and moral judgement. The raw gritty story is humanity at its best and worst. I was both repulsed and attracted to the story.
This book triggers all of my worst instincts and moral judgement. The raw gritty story is humanity at its best and worst. I was both repulsed and attracted to the story.
February 2, 2023
The pace of the book was a little slow. The build up and characters were quite good. The hopelessness of the created environment was a little off-putting, but it was still worth reading as there were good characters.
November 29, 2018
Awesome bookcover...pretty thin plot but it's a fun read I guess
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