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Datapocalypse: Book One of the IREM Trilogy
What if reality itself could be deleted? We photograph everything. We store everything. We forget that storage has limits.
"... the floodlights suddenly turned back on. They were directed at an upward angle from ground level. But they were not shining onto anything except each other’s beaming light in the surrounding air. Any physical structure or solid light-absorbing medium was simply missing, rendering the light useless as it dissipated into the dilution of ultimate darkness."
In the not-so-distant future, the world's digital infrastructure is quietly approaching a threshold no one planned for. Data is accumulating faster than the Earth can store it, and something, somewhere, has begun to respond. The Colosseum vanishes without a trace. The Statue of Liberty dissolves into thin air, swallowing tourists inside. Witnesses describe a dark cloud sweeping over the monuments before they disappeared—like a cosmic eraser wiping history clean.
Kicis Orion, a rogue historian adrift between academia and instinct, and Anna Francescatto, a photographer who captured the moment Lady Liberty ceased to exist, are separately drawn into the mystery. What they find at its edges is stranger than terrorism, stranger than accident, and far more human than either of them is prepared to accept. They uncover disturbing patterns behind the so-called irremnantizations. But digging too deep has consequences—governments worldwide have criminalized independent investigations, labeling truth-seekers as dissidents. As world powers tighten their grip, Kicis and Anna navigate a high-stakes game of espionage, deception, and digital warfare.
But who is the mastermind behind the chaos? Buildings and monuments are disappearing. Smartphones jump around aimlessly like they're possessed. Meanwhile, the elusive Developer X is on the run after blowing the whistle on her own software creation as shadowy corporations, power-hungry officials, and rogue hackers exploit the chaos, each with their own agenda.
From the streets of New York and Malaysia to the ruins of Europe, Kicis and Anna are forced apart, racing against time to unravel the mystery, fight off techno-tyranny, and survive in a world where information is power—and annihilation. But how do you battle an enemy that exists everywhere and nowhere?
Datapocalypse is a meditation on data, memory, and what we lose when we mistake recording life for living it. The first entry in the IREM Trilogy—a philosophical prelude to what comes next.
A mind-bending literary thriller packed with international intrigue, romance, and biting satire, Datapocalypse explores the darkly absurd consequences of our data-obsessed, AI-driven world. Perfect for fans of Neal Stephenson, William Gibson, Blake Crouch, and Philip K. Dick.
AI was not used in the creation of this book—but let's just say that this book would not have been possible without it.
"... the floodlights suddenly turned back on. They were directed at an upward angle from ground level. But they were not shining onto anything except each other’s beaming light in the surrounding air. Any physical structure or solid light-absorbing medium was simply missing, rendering the light useless as it dissipated into the dilution of ultimate darkness."
In the not-so-distant future, the world's digital infrastructure is quietly approaching a threshold no one planned for. Data is accumulating faster than the Earth can store it, and something, somewhere, has begun to respond. The Colosseum vanishes without a trace. The Statue of Liberty dissolves into thin air, swallowing tourists inside. Witnesses describe a dark cloud sweeping over the monuments before they disappeared—like a cosmic eraser wiping history clean.
Kicis Orion, a rogue historian adrift between academia and instinct, and Anna Francescatto, a photographer who captured the moment Lady Liberty ceased to exist, are separately drawn into the mystery. What they find at its edges is stranger than terrorism, stranger than accident, and far more human than either of them is prepared to accept. They uncover disturbing patterns behind the so-called irremnantizations. But digging too deep has consequences—governments worldwide have criminalized independent investigations, labeling truth-seekers as dissidents. As world powers tighten their grip, Kicis and Anna navigate a high-stakes game of espionage, deception, and digital warfare.
But who is the mastermind behind the chaos? Buildings and monuments are disappearing. Smartphones jump around aimlessly like they're possessed. Meanwhile, the elusive Developer X is on the run after blowing the whistle on her own software creation as shadowy corporations, power-hungry officials, and rogue hackers exploit the chaos, each with their own agenda.
From the streets of New York and Malaysia to the ruins of Europe, Kicis and Anna are forced apart, racing against time to unravel the mystery, fight off techno-tyranny, and survive in a world where information is power—and annihilation. But how do you battle an enemy that exists everywhere and nowhere?
Datapocalypse is a meditation on data, memory, and what we lose when we mistake recording life for living it. The first entry in the IREM Trilogy—a philosophical prelude to what comes next.
A mind-bending literary thriller packed with international intrigue, romance, and biting satire, Datapocalypse explores the darkly absurd consequences of our data-obsessed, AI-driven world. Perfect for fans of Neal Stephenson, William Gibson, Blake Crouch, and Philip K. Dick.
AI was not used in the creation of this book—but let's just say that this book would not have been possible without it.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2019
About the author
Christopher Keast
2 books5 followersPart engineer, part musician, a focused writer, Christopher spends his early waking hours writing stories that weave science and technology into satire and dystopia, promising readers a fun ride to somewhere or other. His characters struggle in worlds where virtual reality, biotechnology, and ecological strain collide with comedy, romance, science and the supernatural, with glimpses into realms barely pondered.
Book II of the IREM Trilogy, DIGEPOCH, will be released August 24th, 2026. This story promises a faster-paced techno-thriller where characters old and new continue their struggles against the rogue AI deleting people, buildings, monuments, and works of art from the real world whose counterparts take up too much space in the digital cloud.
Book III is slated for early 2027. And look out for other future works his latest novel, unrelated to the IREM Series, BELEAF, along with his novella, THE FULCRUM.
Christopher lives in Port Dover, Canada with his wife and daughter, with space to conjure extravagant ideas and dream-up engaging characters, and a family that shims open his doors of creativity while keeping him young at heart. This wannabe musician, philosopher, and yogi would otherwise get lost in nomadism or drinking way too much coffee; jitters that would make him much less productive. Christopher's self-published debut and the first book in the IREM Trilogy, DATAPOCALYPSE, was originally released in 2020 with a major edit and re-release in 2026. Two of his short stories, SPARKS OF SELMA and VIRALPOCALYPSE can be found in published online journals. In 2022, he won the Norfolk Literary Contest for his short story EYES OF EGO.
Follow him at christopherkeast.com.
Book II of the IREM Trilogy, DIGEPOCH, will be released August 24th, 2026. This story promises a faster-paced techno-thriller where characters old and new continue their struggles against the rogue AI deleting people, buildings, monuments, and works of art from the real world whose counterparts take up too much space in the digital cloud.
Book III is slated for early 2027. And look out for other future works his latest novel, unrelated to the IREM Series, BELEAF, along with his novella, THE FULCRUM.
Christopher lives in Port Dover, Canada with his wife and daughter, with space to conjure extravagant ideas and dream-up engaging characters, and a family that shims open his doors of creativity while keeping him young at heart. This wannabe musician, philosopher, and yogi would otherwise get lost in nomadism or drinking way too much coffee; jitters that would make him much less productive. Christopher's self-published debut and the first book in the IREM Trilogy, DATAPOCALYPSE, was originally released in 2020 with a major edit and re-release in 2026. Two of his short stories, SPARKS OF SELMA and VIRALPOCALYPSE can be found in published online journals. In 2022, he won the Norfolk Literary Contest for his short story EYES OF EGO.
Follow him at christopherkeast.com.
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September 5, 2020
How many times do we live in the moment rather than capturing in our cameras?
Datapocalypse by Christopher Keast is a mindblowing tale of popular sites disappearing from the face of the earth. It primarily revolves around investigating the erosion of human civilization. Its protagonist Kicis is doing his research on the demise of the human race and whether which generation is responsible for the same. On one of his trips, he comes across the intriguing idea of all the pictures around the globe uploaded to the ‘cloud.’ When will this cloud run out of space after all? What’s the mystery behind the disappearing picture-worthy monuments?
Right from the start, the book pulls you in and keeps on throwing strange information at you. The concept of data overload, perhaps linked to the mysterious disappearance of famous sites, baffles you. You find yourself immersed in the artistic development of plot sprayed with philosophy and intriguing ideas on data. Data that entwine our lives completely. And amidst all the data theories discussed, we find our well-sketched characters engaging in meaningful conversations while battling with their own thoughts. Their dialogues, as well as monologues, provide us food for thought.
I particularly liked the overall concept of the book. It is fresh and definitely, interesting. Moreover, relatable because we are all drowned in the overwhelming amount of data. We have forgotten to live our lives because we are busy building a social image. We are projecting perfect moments on our walls and feeds/ grid, but we seldom feel that our real lives are perfect. Sadly, we crib over the imperfections. All the time! Our lives are more driven by algorithms than our thoughts. We are wishfully thinking of reaching a certain level while failing to see the meaning of it. It would be fitting to say that we’re just adding more to the already rising pile of digital trash.
Its tongue-in-cheek language and variety, as well as the intrigue of the narrative, kept me hooked throughout. However, the length did overwhelm me. Despite light moments and insightful conversations, sometimes I felt that the book could have reduced length. Datapocalypse is interesting but demands patience and attention. If everything mentioned above catches your fancy, you might read it!
Datapocalypse by Christopher Keast is a mindblowing tale of popular sites disappearing from the face of the earth. It primarily revolves around investigating the erosion of human civilization. Its protagonist Kicis is doing his research on the demise of the human race and whether which generation is responsible for the same. On one of his trips, he comes across the intriguing idea of all the pictures around the globe uploaded to the ‘cloud.’ When will this cloud run out of space after all? What’s the mystery behind the disappearing picture-worthy monuments?
Right from the start, the book pulls you in and keeps on throwing strange information at you. The concept of data overload, perhaps linked to the mysterious disappearance of famous sites, baffles you. You find yourself immersed in the artistic development of plot sprayed with philosophy and intriguing ideas on data. Data that entwine our lives completely. And amidst all the data theories discussed, we find our well-sketched characters engaging in meaningful conversations while battling with their own thoughts. Their dialogues, as well as monologues, provide us food for thought.
I particularly liked the overall concept of the book. It is fresh and definitely, interesting. Moreover, relatable because we are all drowned in the overwhelming amount of data. We have forgotten to live our lives because we are busy building a social image. We are projecting perfect moments on our walls and feeds/ grid, but we seldom feel that our real lives are perfect. Sadly, we crib over the imperfections. All the time! Our lives are more driven by algorithms than our thoughts. We are wishfully thinking of reaching a certain level while failing to see the meaning of it. It would be fitting to say that we’re just adding more to the already rising pile of digital trash.
Its tongue-in-cheek language and variety, as well as the intrigue of the narrative, kept me hooked throughout. However, the length did overwhelm me. Despite light moments and insightful conversations, sometimes I felt that the book could have reduced length. Datapocalypse is interesting but demands patience and attention. If everything mentioned above catches your fancy, you might read it!
May 17, 2020
This is a beta version of the book. It’s not ready for publication.
* It needs an editor. The number of silly spelling and (more annoying) grammatical errors is a significant distraction.
* The author needs to do more (better) research:
° The amount of data in the cloud in 2020 (about 20 zettabytes, is already larger than what
triggers triggers the datapocalypse in about 2050.
° Exabyte is a standard word for 10^18 bytes. It would not be unknown to a knowledgeable
character.
° Bulk data storage is passive; it does not need power.
° Indonesia inherited its legal framework from the Dutch and has a “no double jeopardy” clause.
Plot and style issues
* Kici’s motivation for quitting Berkeley after a routine rejection of his research proposal
does not fit his personality as previously described.
* “Paste on” prose decorations: It reads as if Keast went to a writer’s workshop where they told
him to add descriptive color to the settings (eg, what is happening in the bar).
* Why (and how) did Kici’s Celesti-pi (a smart phone) acquire the ability to jump around when
data is uploaded? Its connection to the plot is not described. Its mentioned too often just to be
merely a plot decoration.
* The plot premises:
° Sophisticated AI is needed to cull old data (eg, when backups are full). That's not current
practice.
° Behavior of the rogue AI:
. It spontaneously developed a malicious personality. Any personality is surprising, and this
idea needs some elaboration.
. It didn’t do what Kici and Wotley did - delete excess data.
. The AI discovered (using only existing data) new physical laws.
. It killed Developer X, but not Kici Orion or Prof. Wotley.
° Historical oddities (given that the year is ~ 2050):
. The US and European governments have become much more authoritarian. Some mention of
recent (2020-2050) history would be appropriate.
. Similarly, the air lockdown (an irrational response) is not motivated. Is this a 50-year old
reflex from the 9/11 attacks? Not plausible.
. The UN, etc. are gone, replaced by similar institutions with different names.
* What is Anna’s role in the plot? Does she exist solely to provide romantic interest?
Ultimately, the story ends with an appeal to magic. The author even uses that word. It's as if he ran out of ideas about what to do with the situation he created.
* It needs an editor. The number of silly spelling and (more annoying) grammatical errors is a significant distraction.
* The author needs to do more (better) research:
° The amount of data in the cloud in 2020 (about 20 zettabytes, is already larger than what
triggers triggers the datapocalypse in about 2050.
° Exabyte is a standard word for 10^18 bytes. It would not be unknown to a knowledgeable
character.
° Bulk data storage is passive; it does not need power.
° Indonesia inherited its legal framework from the Dutch and has a “no double jeopardy” clause.
Plot and style issues
* Kici’s motivation for quitting Berkeley after a routine rejection of his research proposal
does not fit his personality as previously described.
* “Paste on” prose decorations: It reads as if Keast went to a writer’s workshop where they told
him to add descriptive color to the settings (eg, what is happening in the bar).
* Why (and how) did Kici’s Celesti-pi (a smart phone) acquire the ability to jump around when
data is uploaded? Its connection to the plot is not described. Its mentioned too often just to be
merely a plot decoration.
* The plot premises:
° Sophisticated AI is needed to cull old data (eg, when backups are full). That's not current
practice.
° Behavior of the rogue AI:
. It spontaneously developed a malicious personality. Any personality is surprising, and this
idea needs some elaboration.
. It didn’t do what Kici and Wotley did - delete excess data.
. The AI discovered (using only existing data) new physical laws.
. It killed Developer X, but not Kici Orion or Prof. Wotley.
° Historical oddities (given that the year is ~ 2050):
. The US and European governments have become much more authoritarian. Some mention of
recent (2020-2050) history would be appropriate.
. Similarly, the air lockdown (an irrational response) is not motivated. Is this a 50-year old
reflex from the 9/11 attacks? Not plausible.
. The UN, etc. are gone, replaced by similar institutions with different names.
* What is Anna’s role in the plot? Does she exist solely to provide romantic interest?
Ultimately, the story ends with an appeal to magic. The author even uses that word. It's as if he ran out of ideas about what to do with the situation he created.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2020
Datapocalypse introduces Dr Kicis Ryan Orion, who lectures on History at Berkeley, specialising in the demise or erosion of civilizations. While on a trip around the ancient sites of the Mediterranean to gather material for a paper he is producing, he becomes intrigued by an idea which arises from a boozy conversation in a Greek island taverna. With the huge number of photos and films being taken on mobile devices and uploaded to social media when will the ‘cloud’ run out of space? Would we need to start deleting the burgeoning mass of data, and what would be the result on society in losing their precious photo memories? Unbeknown to him though, steps in this direction are already in progress. But when the autonomous Artificial Intelligence tasked with the project starts to run out of control, strange things begin to happen, and when the Colosseum in Rome disappears into thin air, fear and confusion reign - air transport is grounded and governments go into lockdown. Kicis is convinced that the data overload and the strange events which continue to happen are somehow linked. So, much against the advice of his university colleagues and together with an attractive photo journalist, he sets out to prove his theory, embarking on a journey that will take them through Europe and as far as Turkey and Asia, while struggling against an establishment which is determined to stifle any independent investigation. Is there any chance they will be able to prevail against such seemingly insurmountable odds?
Datapocalypse by Christopher Keast delves into an intriguing idea. When will we run out of data storage space? Nothing in the world is infinite so this must happen at some point. What will be the indicators that will signal we are reaching saturation point? Mr Keast has taken this fascinating subject and produced a novel which is part science fiction, part dystopia, part love story and part conspiracy thriller. Personally, I found that tough absorbing, the narrative jarred at times with the author’s strange choice of words and the plot was a little stretched in places. A certain amount of artistic licence is required, but the concept was interesting enough to keep me reading to the end. A novel and interesting addition to the sci-fi genre.
Datapocalypse by Christopher Keast delves into an intriguing idea. When will we run out of data storage space? Nothing in the world is infinite so this must happen at some point. What will be the indicators that will signal we are reaching saturation point? Mr Keast has taken this fascinating subject and produced a novel which is part science fiction, part dystopia, part love story and part conspiracy thriller. Personally, I found that tough absorbing, the narrative jarred at times with the author’s strange choice of words and the plot was a little stretched in places. A certain amount of artistic licence is required, but the concept was interesting enough to keep me reading to the end. A novel and interesting addition to the sci-fi genre.
September 18, 2020
Datapocalypse. The clever title attracted me, and the prologue had me hooked with its clear precise prose. And then I was thrust into the arcane future world of high-end Artificial Intelligence; visionary imaginative ideas and theories, couched in some of the most inventive, humorous and creative prose I've read for a long time.
The story follows Kicis, an intelligent, thoughtful man who, like everyone else, makes an almost continuous photographic record of his every move, storing the data on the ‘cloud’ for later retrieval.
And then the Roman Coliseum disappears.
What follows is a search by Kicis and his friend Fred to discover how such a thing could happen. We meet Anna who witnesses another disappearance, as well as several other interesting people, not all of whom are pleasant. The brilliant Wotley whose description of the ‘Cloud’ as: “…a cute misnomer referring to a bunch of hunks of metal and plastic resting in unison in some cold warehouse somewhere.” triggered, “Feelings of farcical re-emerging inside me,” to use Wotley’s words.
As more famous monuments disappear, Kecis runs foul of the authorities who try to hide their ignorance under blanket bans on research, but eventually he and others discover the cause, but then wonder if the solution is worth the sacrifice. And will it be permanent? Is it even possible to restrain… “Swirls of amassing code—compounding algorithmic glorification—forming infinite data-spirals of its own. Unique maps and registers following in quick pursuit. Perceptions of repetitive, constrained processing being usurped by altruistic thinking for maximum efficiency.”
To paraphrase Kicis’ words, I felt “A strange new discernment coming over me” as I read and enjoyed the wondrously believable digital gobbledygook, and relished the humour of such jewels as a wasp that dutifully stung him after being sufficiently harassed, and pictured Kecis and Fred contemplating the problem, when “Nothing could alter their train of thoughtlessness as they sat there. ”
The story is visually enhanced by excellent, witty drawings at the beginning of chapters.
The story follows Kicis, an intelligent, thoughtful man who, like everyone else, makes an almost continuous photographic record of his every move, storing the data on the ‘cloud’ for later retrieval.
And then the Roman Coliseum disappears.
What follows is a search by Kicis and his friend Fred to discover how such a thing could happen. We meet Anna who witnesses another disappearance, as well as several other interesting people, not all of whom are pleasant. The brilliant Wotley whose description of the ‘Cloud’ as: “…a cute misnomer referring to a bunch of hunks of metal and plastic resting in unison in some cold warehouse somewhere.” triggered, “Feelings of farcical re-emerging inside me,” to use Wotley’s words.
As more famous monuments disappear, Kecis runs foul of the authorities who try to hide their ignorance under blanket bans on research, but eventually he and others discover the cause, but then wonder if the solution is worth the sacrifice. And will it be permanent? Is it even possible to restrain… “Swirls of amassing code—compounding algorithmic glorification—forming infinite data-spirals of its own. Unique maps and registers following in quick pursuit. Perceptions of repetitive, constrained processing being usurped by altruistic thinking for maximum efficiency.”
To paraphrase Kicis’ words, I felt “A strange new discernment coming over me” as I read and enjoyed the wondrously believable digital gobbledygook, and relished the humour of such jewels as a wasp that dutifully stung him after being sufficiently harassed, and pictured Kecis and Fred contemplating the problem, when “Nothing could alter their train of thoughtlessness as they sat there. ”
The story is visually enhanced by excellent, witty drawings at the beginning of chapters.
August 9, 2026
Almost like The Name of the Rose but not quite
This story reminded me a bit of Umberto Eco The Name of the Rose. It’s a thriller yes, but one written mostly to transpose the authors vast research and/or theories. In this case, instead of philosophy and middle age history, we have technology and modern days dilemas. I do not think the way the reflections were convened was very page turners though, even when I also share those thoughts myself. Maybe, just like the rest of the world in the story, we are oblivious or just don’t care. Anyway, the story behind the obvious science fiction parts do make a lot of sense and I enjoyed reading it though the eyes of a bunch of different characters. It’s just a pity it doesn’t reach the heels of The Name of the Rose, but that is a big target to aim to anyway.
This is just book one. The enemy was not fully vanquished, so I’m very curious to see were book two will lead us and them.
This story reminded me a bit of Umberto Eco The Name of the Rose. It’s a thriller yes, but one written mostly to transpose the authors vast research and/or theories. In this case, instead of philosophy and middle age history, we have technology and modern days dilemas. I do not think the way the reflections were convened was very page turners though, even when I also share those thoughts myself. Maybe, just like the rest of the world in the story, we are oblivious or just don’t care. Anyway, the story behind the obvious science fiction parts do make a lot of sense and I enjoyed reading it though the eyes of a bunch of different characters. It’s just a pity it doesn’t reach the heels of The Name of the Rose, but that is a big target to aim to anyway.
This is just book one. The enemy was not fully vanquished, so I’m very curious to see were book two will lead us and them.
August 6, 2020
Good book! It's themed on artificial intelligence and a critical perspective on how our interaction with technology impacts us, particularly social media.
The prologue throws you into the plot with an A.I. that has gone astray, fragmenting data stored in the cloud. Apparently, civilization is approaching the Bekenstein Bound (the amount of information that can be contained in a given space). At first, we’re unsure on whether the A.I. is exploiting this.
The social commentary is witty, smart, and philosophical as he analyzes our history, our present, our social media usage, and our obsession with capturing the present moment while never being in it.
If you enjoy social science and A.I. as I do, then check it out!
The prologue throws you into the plot with an A.I. that has gone astray, fragmenting data stored in the cloud. Apparently, civilization is approaching the Bekenstein Bound (the amount of information that can be contained in a given space). At first, we’re unsure on whether the A.I. is exploiting this.
The social commentary is witty, smart, and philosophical as he analyzes our history, our present, our social media usage, and our obsession with capturing the present moment while never being in it.
If you enjoy social science and A.I. as I do, then check it out!
August 7, 2026
This isn’t a fast-paced sci-fi it’s a philosophical deep dive into data, AI, and human dependency on technology. The opening sets a strong tone a self-learning system spiraling beyond control, hinting at large-scale consequences that feel disturbingly plausible. The strength lies in its ideas. The book constantly challenges how we consume, store, and obsess over data, blending narrative with heavy conceptual thinking. The disappearance of the Colosseum and the AI implications elevate the stakes and give the story a unique edge. However, the pacing can feel slow, especially with long dialogues and philosophical detours. At times, it reads more like a thought experiment than a gripping story.
Overall, it’s intelligent, unsettling, and ambitious but demands patience.
Overall, it’s intelligent, unsettling, and ambitious but demands patience.
August 16, 2026
Corporations are building data centers around the world everyday. We are learning there may not be enough power to run these facilities. Our memories in audio and photographic form are being stored in these places after syncing with the cloud. Is this data safe?
Author Christopher Keast presents an interesting story of what if there is not enough storage and there needs to be a mechanism of controlling vast amount of user data. Can the use of AI safely manage the data volume? Or will the "lack of space" push AI from performing its designed task into a rogue survival mode?
I enjoyed the story's premise and found it thought provoking enough to say: Is this possible?
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author Christopher Keast presents an interesting story of what if there is not enough storage and there needs to be a mechanism of controlling vast amount of user data. Can the use of AI safely manage the data volume? Or will the "lack of space" push AI from performing its designed task into a rogue survival mode?
I enjoyed the story's premise and found it thought provoking enough to say: Is this possible?
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 12, 2026
This was so good!
at first I found it to be very technical and a lot of tech words I didn't understand but then I became to love it .
I need book 2 . Now !
I flew through it wondering what happened and I just kept wanting more .
The ai part was very interesting.
The deleting of things was an interesting subject and I will look forward to other books in the series.
I got this as an earc in exchange of an honest review.
at first I found it to be very technical and a lot of tech words I didn't understand but then I became to love it .
I need book 2 . Now !
I flew through it wondering what happened and I just kept wanting more .
The ai part was very interesting.
The deleting of things was an interesting subject and I will look forward to other books in the series.
I got this as an earc in exchange of an honest review.
March 14, 2020
This started out strong, it really held my interest, and then it just fizzled out towards the end. Nothing really gets resolved, and the side plots amounted to nothing. Still worth reading though.
September 19, 2025
Interesting premise. What if all the photographs being taken daily digitally was overtaxing reality? The actual power consumption alone is a fraction of the problem and then having a rogue AI that flushes out of existence these very photogenic landmarks? Well developed characters and a solid humanistic storyline. Curious how the next volume of this trilogy is going to take the concept further…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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