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Disconnected #1
Artificial
As humanity becomes increasingly dependent on technology, somebody has to stand up for what is right.
After Matt Carter is left for dead following an attempt on his life, the head of communications for the world’s largest technology firm wakes up to find his brain has been replaced with an artificial intelligence and sets off to find out why; but a shocking discovery forces him off the grid where he must figure out what is most important to him and decide just how far he is willing to go to save the ones he loves.
Artificial is the first book in the near-future urban science fiction Disconnected series that features futuristic technology, intense action, compelling characters, surprising plot twists and a chilling vision of a society ignorant of its weakness.
After Matt Carter is left for dead following an attempt on his life, the head of communications for the world’s largest technology firm wakes up to find his brain has been replaced with an artificial intelligence and sets off to find out why; but a shocking discovery forces him off the grid where he must figure out what is most important to him and decide just how far he is willing to go to save the ones he loves.
Artificial is the first book in the near-future urban science fiction Disconnected series that features futuristic technology, intense action, compelling characters, surprising plot twists and a chilling vision of a society ignorant of its weakness.
- GenresScience Fiction
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2019
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G.A. Everett
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I write speculative fiction of all kinds. My debut novel Artificial is the first in a futuristic science fiction thriller series that plunges you into a world of artificial intelligence, corruption and rebellion. If you like your adventures a bit more fantastical, then check out my novel Downfall, which features an engaging sword and sorcery fantasy world, filled with battles, backstabbing and morally ambiguous characters aplenty.
I write speculative fiction of all kinds. My debut novel Artificial is the first in a futuristic science fiction thriller series that plunges you into a world of artificial intelligence, corruption and rebellion. If you like your adventures a bit more fantastical, then check out my novel Downfall, which features an engaging sword and sorcery fantasy world, filled with battles, backstabbing and morally ambiguous characters aplenty.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
July 7, 2020
It is happening now !!!!
I found this book by chance and I am glad decided to give it a read. The story, wow in an small scale is happening around me. We are controlled and so dependant on technology, I could see myself as one of the characters, so blind by and so much in favour of it all. I couldn’t put the book down. I enjoyed it so much that I have book 2 and 3 lined up for my next read. I hope it does well in the Goodreads and other book charts as it may well be a movie some time soon. Thank you writer for this fantastic read.
I found this book by chance and I am glad decided to give it a read. The story, wow in an small scale is happening around me. We are controlled and so dependant on technology, I could see myself as one of the characters, so blind by and so much in favour of it all. I couldn’t put the book down. I enjoyed it so much that I have book 2 and 3 lined up for my next read. I hope it does well in the Goodreads and other book charts as it may well be a movie some time soon. Thank you writer for this fantastic read.
July 2, 2020
Absolutely amazing! Cannot wait to read more from GA Everett
November 19, 2021
LOVED it!
Science fiction is a vast genre. While the movie Idiocracy explored the "dumbing down" of the population due to progressively worse self-indulgence, this story deals with issues of future technology dependence leading to its downfall and the subsequent post-apocalypse. It also confirms current big tech can bribe the citizens with entertainment and opulence in return for total control by a large corporation.
Should the sheeple ever decide to exercise self-control, discipline and moderation in all things, then maybe government and corporations wouldn't have the leverage this story illustrates. Tech should be a tool not a lifestyle, not the center of education and entertainment. This is why throttling internet access for profit from all the citizenry, especially the poor, needs to be eliminated. This is why big government and big business are dangerous without proper checks and balances, without the voice of the people. This is why private space ventures should continue to be encouraged. Elon Musk appears to be on the right track. Large-scale monopolies need to be discouraged. But I do miss Ma Bell as a basic utility.
Science fiction is a vast genre. While the movie Idiocracy explored the "dumbing down" of the population due to progressively worse self-indulgence, this story deals with issues of future technology dependence leading to its downfall and the subsequent post-apocalypse. It also confirms current big tech can bribe the citizens with entertainment and opulence in return for total control by a large corporation.
Should the sheeple ever decide to exercise self-control, discipline and moderation in all things, then maybe government and corporations wouldn't have the leverage this story illustrates. Tech should be a tool not a lifestyle, not the center of education and entertainment. This is why throttling internet access for profit from all the citizenry, especially the poor, needs to be eliminated. This is why big government and big business are dangerous without proper checks and balances, without the voice of the people. This is why private space ventures should continue to be encouraged. Elon Musk appears to be on the right track. Large-scale monopolies need to be discouraged. But I do miss Ma Bell as a basic utility.
September 11, 2024
well written and interesting
I enjoyed this story, mostly due to all the hoopla around AI these days. The writing is excellent and the characters captivating. This is a story I recommend. The only faults I found were an insufficient grasp of how AI works and a lack of schooling on the current state of technology… the Starlink project in particular.
Again though, this is an entertaining story that I enjoyed.
I enjoyed this story, mostly due to all the hoopla around AI these days. The writing is excellent and the characters captivating. This is a story I recommend. The only faults I found were an insufficient grasp of how AI works and a lack of schooling on the current state of technology… the Starlink project in particular.
Again though, this is an entertaining story that I enjoyed.
November 15, 2020
I'm gonna round my 3.5 up to 4 as the book is new and unknown, so deserves to be given a chance. It wasn't to my taste as I'm not a fan of sci-fi however the plot is pretty good and thought-provoking. Worth a read.
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January 29, 2022Exciting
The world building was good, the characters were strong, the ending was satisfying. It is a series, so the story continues.
The world building was good, the characters were strong, the ending was satisfying. It is a series, so the story continues.
February 7, 2024
Bad plotting. Bad characterization. Just bad.
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