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Overlord
The year is 2030 and for the first time in history a being more intelligent than humankind walks the Earth. Eva is the beautiful AI masterpiece of the brilliant Professor Szymanski. She looks and sounds almost perfectly human and learns every second of every day with unrelenting drive. For Senator Roebuck and his committee, Eva is an existential threat to the future prosperity of workers and society itself. Their answer is the AI Safety Bill, designed to secure American jobs and head off the threat of a super-intelligent AI takeover.
On the other side of the world, the British Army have been trialling military robots in the fight against the Islamic Caliphate. The extremists have overrun vast swathes of the oil-producing Middle East and North Africa, cutting off the energy supplies and trade routes Britain needs to thrive. The country stands alone in a dangerous world, having left the EU after the 2019 referendum and the winding up of NATO in 2027. The war drags on, aiding the rise of the British Independence Party to power in 2040 and costing the lives of thousands of soldiers. It becomes a national imperative to transform the army and make the country great again. The army turns to the latest military robotics tech on a scale never seen before; and following America’s example, Britain must do it without the banned AI technology.
Victor Zane and British Defence Systems—world leaders in military robotics—are counting on the huge order of humanoid infantry units. The machines will eventually replace combat troops and spare many soldiers’ lives. And with the prospect of investment and job creation, it is a deal with widespread support. But what is the real purpose of such a powerful military machine and can humans be trusted where AI is not?
Russia has profited from billions of dollar of weapons sales to the Islamic Caliphate and does not intend to stop now. With America and China’s token interest, their energy autarky and other priorities, the forces of the Islamic Caliphate seem impossible to dislodge. But if Britain can manage to do the job with her new army then the rewards are potentially huge.
Meanwhile Roman Sinclair and E-Vision Entertainment launch their latest video game—Mercenary Wars. Army recruiters are there to find operators for the new robot soldiers. But can they ever replace the troops that risk their lives in real combat? Can they ever feel the same weight of ethical decisions taken in the field?
The Russian scheme to steal world-leading robotics technology concerns Sophie Walsh and Dean Ashley of MI5. As events unfold, will they discover what the enemy is really plotting in time?
Will Britain return to greatness or will the dark forces at work change the country, and the world, forever? Can anything resist the greatest robotic war machine humankind has ever made?
Immerse yourself in this complex techno-thriller of political intrigue, espionage, and action and discover the seismic shifts in power that are at stake.
Who will enjoy this book?
- Readers that like complex, intelligent story lines
- Readers that enjoy techno-thrillers with elements of action, espionage and political drama
- Readers with an interest in AI, robots and the 'near' future (2030s & '40s)
On the other side of the world, the British Army have been trialling military robots in the fight against the Islamic Caliphate. The extremists have overrun vast swathes of the oil-producing Middle East and North Africa, cutting off the energy supplies and trade routes Britain needs to thrive. The country stands alone in a dangerous world, having left the EU after the 2019 referendum and the winding up of NATO in 2027. The war drags on, aiding the rise of the British Independence Party to power in 2040 and costing the lives of thousands of soldiers. It becomes a national imperative to transform the army and make the country great again. The army turns to the latest military robotics tech on a scale never seen before; and following America’s example, Britain must do it without the banned AI technology.
Victor Zane and British Defence Systems—world leaders in military robotics—are counting on the huge order of humanoid infantry units. The machines will eventually replace combat troops and spare many soldiers’ lives. And with the prospect of investment and job creation, it is a deal with widespread support. But what is the real purpose of such a powerful military machine and can humans be trusted where AI is not?
Russia has profited from billions of dollar of weapons sales to the Islamic Caliphate and does not intend to stop now. With America and China’s token interest, their energy autarky and other priorities, the forces of the Islamic Caliphate seem impossible to dislodge. But if Britain can manage to do the job with her new army then the rewards are potentially huge.
Meanwhile Roman Sinclair and E-Vision Entertainment launch their latest video game—Mercenary Wars. Army recruiters are there to find operators for the new robot soldiers. But can they ever replace the troops that risk their lives in real combat? Can they ever feel the same weight of ethical decisions taken in the field?
The Russian scheme to steal world-leading robotics technology concerns Sophie Walsh and Dean Ashley of MI5. As events unfold, will they discover what the enemy is really plotting in time?
Will Britain return to greatness or will the dark forces at work change the country, and the world, forever? Can anything resist the greatest robotic war machine humankind has ever made?
Immerse yourself in this complex techno-thriller of political intrigue, espionage, and action and discover the seismic shifts in power that are at stake.
Who will enjoy this book?
- Readers that like complex, intelligent story lines
- Readers that enjoy techno-thrillers with elements of action, espionage and political drama
- Readers with an interest in AI, robots and the 'near' future (2030s & '40s)
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First published June 19, 2015
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About the author
T.J. Sedgwick
8 books7 followersT.J. Sedgwick is a British science fiction novelist based in New Zealand.
His books include the novels, 'Overlord,' (2015), 'The Second Coming' (2015) and the 'Home Planet' series (2016). His new dystopian novel, 'The Free Citizen', set in a late-21st Century American dictatorship, is planned for release in mid-2019.
All of T.J.'s books feature at least some hard sci-fi and include elements of espionage, action and some political context. His fascination with the future, technology, extra-terrestrial life and human society helps feed his ideas. His influences in fiction include Adrian Tchaikovsky, Michael Crichton, Nick Kernick, Christopher Nuttall and Robert Harris.
His books include the novels, 'Overlord,' (2015), 'The Second Coming' (2015) and the 'Home Planet' series (2016). His new dystopian novel, 'The Free Citizen', set in a late-21st Century American dictatorship, is planned for release in mid-2019.
All of T.J.'s books feature at least some hard sci-fi and include elements of espionage, action and some political context. His fascination with the future, technology, extra-terrestrial life and human society helps feed his ideas. His influences in fiction include Adrian Tchaikovsky, Michael Crichton, Nick Kernick, Christopher Nuttall and Robert Harris.
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October 20, 2018
Oh wow
The last of his books for me to read! This one was the hardest to get into, the first half ish seemed too long and more difficult to read. But the second half just blew me away and was another superb gripping read right to the end. The best one of all his book. Just wow. What do I read now?
The last of his books for me to read! This one was the hardest to get into, the first half ish seemed too long and more difficult to read. But the second half just blew me away and was another superb gripping read right to the end. The best one of all his book. Just wow. What do I read now?
June 23, 2015
This is a very exciting Sci-Fi thriller that I just couldn't put down. Sci-Fi isn't the genre that I normally read, but the story line in this book looked so interesting that I wanted to give it a try. The book takes place in the future in 2030 when something more intelligent than humankind is developed. Eva has been created and she is the perfect human being, yet she is a threat to society as she is taking away jobs since she is so developed. This is all happening while the British Army is completing a robotic army that is set to take down the Islamic Caliphate. This book is very fast-paced and I kept reading to see what would happen next. I loved the action and felt pulled into the story. Can't wait to read another from this author!
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