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Dystopia: An artificial intelligence thriller
When a series of devastating cyber attacks cripple the country’s infrastructure, a beleaguered government struggle to cope under pressure to restore order.As key systems are hacked and shut down, violence erupts across the country.To stop a terror group known as Dystopia, former army veteran Detective Sergeant Samantha Drake is engaged in a deadly race against time. With the aid of a notorious computer hacker, Sam unravels the terrifying truth behind what Dystopia actually is. Pursued by ruthless gangsters, Sam must do everything in her power to stay alive and stop Dystopia from releasing a sophisticated virus infecting the population.For journalist Alan Manning of the London Evening Examiner, his journey is just beginning. As he pieces together the evidence, he discovers the terrifying truth behind the attacks. An advanced microchip with the ability to control a person. A top-secret project stretching back fifty years.Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Heather Russel struggles to keep the country calm. Surrounded by enemies on all fronts, she must deal with the latest threats and political backstabbers in her own government.
A GRIPPING CONSPIRACY THRILLER THAT WILL MAKE YOU QUESTION EVERYTHING
A GRIPPING CONSPIRACY THRILLER THAT WILL MAKE YOU QUESTION EVERYTHING
364 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2018
41 people are currently reading
65 people want to read
About the author
Jason Chapman
93 books43 followersWelsh thriller writer Jason Chapman lives in the small market town of Abergavenny in Monmouthshire.
Jason has eight books currently on sale and has had growing success through the years with science fiction, political fiction and conspiracy fiction.
In 2023 Jason is due to release his first crime fiction series. Set in south Wales, the series will feature Detective Inspector Marc Fagan.
Jason has eight books currently on sale and has had growing success through the years with science fiction, political fiction and conspiracy fiction.
In 2023 Jason is due to release his first crime fiction series. Set in south Wales, the series will feature Detective Inspector Marc Fagan.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
February 22, 2019
Nice book! I enjoyed reading it, the plot is also gripping and good. There are however repetitions when the story unfolds from perspectives of different people - a journalist, a police officer, Prime minister. All three get to know the same things from different sources and they are recounted again in the book. One can argue that gives a different flavour to things but it sometimes becomes boring because of that. I felt the Prime minister could have more of a role to play really
Apart from this the views expressed about technology and where it's driving us are interesting and worth pondering upon. The comment on the absurd rich and poor gap is also well articulated.
Apart from this the views expressed about technology and where it's driving us are interesting and worth pondering upon. The comment on the absurd rich and poor gap is also well articulated.
November 17, 2019
The plot was believable, as were the characters. The story flowed well without a contrived ending (maybe because it is book 1 of 2), or leaving the reader on a cliff-edge waiting for the next book (which is out). With the exception of a lot of unanswered questions, which I will assume are answered in book 2, it works well as a stand-alone.
My enjoyment of the book, however, was spoilt by by the numerous typo's/spelling mistakes. Without these I may have given the book 5 stars. I estimate that I reported around 10% of these before giving up. May I suggest that the author has his work proof read by someone with a knowledge of english, maybe use alpha readers?
Otherwise a good read.
My enjoyment of the book, however, was spoilt by by the numerous typo's/spelling mistakes. Without these I may have given the book 5 stars. I estimate that I reported around 10% of these before giving up. May I suggest that the author has his work proof read by someone with a knowledge of english, maybe use alpha readers?
Otherwise a good read.
October 4, 2023
Good premise, but not delivered
The basic premise of the story is a good science fictional one, but its delivery is hindered by a heavy handed obsession with the EU. On top of that, and despite the author's protests in a foreword, the problems with the writing are more than just misplaced commas. It's a bit leaden, while sloppy editing and simple factual errors also distract.
Overall, despite the potential of the storyline, I'm not tempted to continue with the rest of the series.
The basic premise of the story is a good science fictional one, but its delivery is hindered by a heavy handed obsession with the EU. On top of that, and despite the author's protests in a foreword, the problems with the writing are more than just misplaced commas. It's a bit leaden, while sloppy editing and simple factual errors also distract.
Overall, despite the potential of the storyline, I'm not tempted to continue with the rest of the series.
February 7, 2019
Scary!
Could someone take over the minds of the people to attempt to form a utopian world? It's been talked about for decades in hushed voices and many people already seem attached to their devices.
As interesting as was the plot, the syntax should be cleaned up to make a much smoother read.
Could someone take over the minds of the people to attempt to form a utopian world? It's been talked about for decades in hushed voices and many people already seem attached to their devices.
As interesting as was the plot, the syntax should be cleaned up to make a much smoother read.
August 16, 2018
Recommended
Good story with well researched detail. Plot is thought provoking but wraps up pretty quickly at the end. Overall well worth a read but please please get a better proof reader - text is smattered with grammatical errors and mis-spellings.
Good story with well researched detail. Plot is thought provoking but wraps up pretty quickly at the end. Overall well worth a read but please please get a better proof reader - text is smattered with grammatical errors and mis-spellings.
November 30, 2019
Definitely one for anyone who is disillusioned with the state of British politics.
October 18, 2021
Chilling
A very hard hitting tale of how easily a country can be brought to it’s knees by the control of technology. This should be 4* but there were far too many typo’s, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. A major proofread is required.
A very hard hitting tale of how easily a country can be brought to it’s knees by the control of technology. This should be 4* but there were far too many typo’s, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. A major proofread is required.
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