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INGA: Code. Flesh. Fury.
From Scott Medbury, author of the explosive Max Havok vengeance thrillers
He wanted revenge on a ghost. So, he built her...
Chicago mob boss Dimitri Molenski crafts the ultimate instrument of Inga, a synthetic replica of a past love, flawlessly human down to her engineered ability to feel pain. Loyal bodyguard Ivan Petrovic watches over this technological marvel, finding himself drawn to the uncanny life sparking within the machine.
But perfection shatters. A hidden flaw—or a secret command—ignites a terrifying fury deep within Inga's programming. The captive android becomes a remorseless killer, unleashing chaos and leaving a trail of bodies in her wake. Suddenly, Ivan is a fugitive, protecting a beautiful machine who might be malfunctioning, evolving, or has perhaps become the deadliest murder bot ever designed. Hunted by a relentless criminal empire, Ivan must race to understand what—or who—Inga truly is. Is she a weapon? A victim? Or something more? Unraveling the secrets locked within her code could save them, but the truth might force Ivan to confront the darkness not just in her programming, but lurking within himself.
For fans of Westworld, Ex Machina and The Murderbot Diaries. INGA delivers a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller about creation, control, and the deadly consequences when a machine built for obsession breaks free.
Don’t miss this adrenaline fueled, haunting near future thriller from the author who gave us the thrilling post-apocalyptic series, AMERICA FALLS.
He wanted revenge on a ghost. So, he built her...
Chicago mob boss Dimitri Molenski crafts the ultimate instrument of Inga, a synthetic replica of a past love, flawlessly human down to her engineered ability to feel pain. Loyal bodyguard Ivan Petrovic watches over this technological marvel, finding himself drawn to the uncanny life sparking within the machine.
But perfection shatters. A hidden flaw—or a secret command—ignites a terrifying fury deep within Inga's programming. The captive android becomes a remorseless killer, unleashing chaos and leaving a trail of bodies in her wake. Suddenly, Ivan is a fugitive, protecting a beautiful machine who might be malfunctioning, evolving, or has perhaps become the deadliest murder bot ever designed. Hunted by a relentless criminal empire, Ivan must race to understand what—or who—Inga truly is. Is she a weapon? A victim? Or something more? Unraveling the secrets locked within her code could save them, but the truth might force Ivan to confront the darkness not just in her programming, but lurking within himself.
For fans of Westworld, Ex Machina and The Murderbot Diaries. INGA delivers a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller about creation, control, and the deadly consequences when a machine built for obsession breaks free.
Don’t miss this adrenaline fueled, haunting near future thriller from the author who gave us the thrilling post-apocalyptic series, AMERICA FALLS.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2020
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August 15, 2024
Inga
By Scott Medbury
Really enjoyed this sci-fi story with a surprise ending. It has Russian mobsters and high-tech robots/synthetic. There are lots of suspense and nail-biting scenes. Great characters, and some rough mob action situations. Great ending.
By Scott Medbury
Really enjoyed this sci-fi story with a surprise ending. It has Russian mobsters and high-tech robots/synthetic. There are lots of suspense and nail-biting scenes. Great characters, and some rough mob action situations. Great ending.
June 25, 2017
Not what I expected
I picked this up because it was a recent release and a change from what I had been reading. Overall, it was interesting. Its not something I usually read. I didn't love it, but still continued reading to find out how it ends.
The writing itself was simple. Language was informal, so an easy read for any level.
There were a few moments of inspired descriptions of scenery and character action. There was opportunity to expand it even more. I felt like Inga's descriptions were flushed out more, whereas the Russian mobster types required some stereotyping to fill in the gaps. There was virtually no sustenance to describing Chicago, where it takes place. Had I not lived there myself, I wouldn't have visualized things nearly as well. It almost makes me wonder if the author had ever been there, either. The tech descriptions were also minimal for a book listed in the SciFi section. Would have loved more computer details.
All that said, it was a short enough book to keep me engaged to the end. The twist at the end was a little cheesy, but the quick impact of it helped keep it a surprise. Not sure I'll sign up to read the second book; this can be read as a stand alone. It didn't end with a significant cliffhanger, so there's nothing compelling me to wonder about Inga and Ivan in the future.
I picked this up because it was a recent release and a change from what I had been reading. Overall, it was interesting. Its not something I usually read. I didn't love it, but still continued reading to find out how it ends.
The writing itself was simple. Language was informal, so an easy read for any level.
There were a few moments of inspired descriptions of scenery and character action. There was opportunity to expand it even more. I felt like Inga's descriptions were flushed out more, whereas the Russian mobster types required some stereotyping to fill in the gaps. There was virtually no sustenance to describing Chicago, where it takes place. Had I not lived there myself, I wouldn't have visualized things nearly as well. It almost makes me wonder if the author had ever been there, either. The tech descriptions were also minimal for a book listed in the SciFi section. Would have loved more computer details.
All that said, it was a short enough book to keep me engaged to the end. The twist at the end was a little cheesy, but the quick impact of it helped keep it a surprise. Not sure I'll sign up to read the second book; this can be read as a stand alone. It didn't end with a significant cliffhanger, so there's nothing compelling me to wonder about Inga and Ivan in the future.
January 19, 2025
This was a very interesting diversion. I love the IDEA of books like this. In the past, however, authors have ruined them for me by trying to anthropomorphize the android/robot characters. That was not the case, here. There was a big twist that I did not see coming. Overall, this was really well done. A bit violent for my tastes, but it is the nature of the genre sometimes. Kudos to the author for making me suspend my disbelief enough to enjoy the story.
July 10, 2017
Scifi actioner
Dimitri,masochistic Russian mob boss,buys a synthetic woman to take his aggressions out on ,but that doesn't sit well with one of his bodyguards..She is damaged in a attempted assassination.... Interesting beginning to a possible series.
Dimitri,masochistic Russian mob boss,buys a synthetic woman to take his aggressions out on ,but that doesn't sit well with one of his bodyguards..She is damaged in a attempted assassination.... Interesting beginning to a possible series.
August 20, 2024
A bit brutal, but overall, quick and satisfying.
March 8, 2021
This is more like 2.5 stars.
This story was a bit more violent and sexual than I expected. Which I could overlook if it had a really strong narrative to support it, but it didn't. The story itself was written well, as far as flow and dialogue go. I'd argue the dialogue was actually very good. It felt natural and the characters were very distinct. The voice actors also did a superb job with the different characters. In the end, the story felt egregious just for the sake of it and I saw the big reveal coming very early on in the story, despite it not coming until the end.
This story was a bit more violent and sexual than I expected. Which I could overlook if it had a really strong narrative to support it, but it didn't. The story itself was written well, as far as flow and dialogue go. I'd argue the dialogue was actually very good. It felt natural and the characters were very distinct. The voice actors also did a superb job with the different characters. In the end, the story felt egregious just for the sake of it and I saw the big reveal coming very early on in the story, despite it not coming until the end.
October 4, 2021
Elon Musk once said the most dangerous things to humans is the advancement of AI
Quite an interesting read. I was caught completely off guard by the ending (and I'm never caught off guard - surprised, but not off guard). I'm not going to explain anymore of the details (why ruin it for others?).
Quite an interesting read. I was caught completely off guard by the ending (and I'm never caught off guard - surprised, but not off guard). I'm not going to explain anymore of the details (why ruin it for others?).
September 23, 2021
An excellent read.
Inga has been a totally new style for me. I've never been into AI or computers for te most part. If this doesn't scare the hell out of you while keeping you reading, you are lost.
Inga has been a totally new style for me. I've never been into AI or computers for te most part. If this doesn't scare the hell out of you while keeping you reading, you are lost.
May 25, 2022
This was a great surprise! A completely unexpected find on audiobook that I enjoyed immensely. I hope that there is more to come but if not, it is good as a standalone
May 25, 2022
This was a great surprise! A completely unexpected
find on audiobook that I enjoyed immensely. I hope
that there is more to come but if not, it is good as a
standalone. 4.5
find on audiobook that I enjoyed immensely. I hope
that there is more to come but if not, it is good as a
standalone. 4.5
February 22, 2024
The ending made the book. Having a sex robot become an enforcer could become a reality. The thougt experiment is worth having.
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