Synthesis

by Kyle Harris

The rich have gone unpunished for too long...Like most migrants, Synthia Garland's family arrived in Crystal City--mankind's first settlement beyond the Solar System--seeking its touted fortune and opportunity. Now her father is dead. Her mother and sister are gone. And Synthia, an orphan in a metropolis ruled by unchecked mega-corporations, must steal food, dodge murderous gangs, and play sidekick for the thievish Chaz if she wants to survive.But when a botched robbery attempt leaves her mortally wounded, Synthia is taken under the wing of a mysterious CEO who replaces her broken body with high-tech cybernetics. She's given an to save what's left of her family.With the misfit Chaz riding shotgun, Synthia will have to brave crime-filled streets, travel across desolate moons, and withstand ruthless pirates on an endurance test of human will and mechanical durability in order to succeed. Oh, and she must hurry. Because a war is brewing between Crystal City's callous plutocracy and the citizens it has long oppressed, threatening to change the face of humanity's new homeworld forever.But this orphan has superhuman strength and agility, and not even violent revolution will stand in her way.As long as she remembers to charge her batteries.

682 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2019

Reviews

[DMA · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[saintlouis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Science fiction for adults. No not like that… This is storytelling at its absolute best.

Too often Sci-fi is sanitized as to not offend anyone. This is not one of those storyline. This is raw, in a future world that isn’t petty however, it is very real. This telling is gritty in a cinematic way. You feel the characters, you understand the motivation and pain. This is not gloom and doom it is finely crafted science fiction and one of the best reads of the year.

[Henry Weems · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you hate rich people and straights this is your book!

Kyle Harris can write,no doubt about that. Also if the whole Christian thing bums you out, you'll find this book to your liking. You'll also find this book to be great if you think capitalists are boot-licking scum and Antifa members are heroic fighters for equality instead of spoiled brats whose every whim has been catered to since birth. I recommend it.

[Kerry Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dystopian but with hope

Confusing start but persevere. The universe is convincing and believable the characters well drawn and dimensioned and the story is well told and complete.
Recommended

[Sue Lienczewski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind blowing quick read couldn't put down

This is a great view into a alternate universe where life isn't always safe and adulting isn't a option great storyline waiting for part two