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Augmented Humanity
In the mid twenty-second century mankind struggles to recover from the horrific toll of the last world war. With habitable land now a scarce commodity, the world’s population is funneled into several megacities that give rise to corrupt lawless corporations, ruthless ever-expanding gangs, and a new social order.
Through all the greed and oppression, the visionary inventor and humanitarian Andrew Broden prepares to launch his company’s next great achievement in augmentation technology, a procedure that allows anyone to transfer their consciousness into a synthetic body. But the announcement gives new life to a human purity group known as Alliance of Humanity, that quickly moves to assassinate Broden and his Daughter Naomi.
After foiling the assassination attempt, Broden’s head of security and Naomi’s lover, Delsin Wade intercepts a message that may indicate the Alliance was being aided by an unknown party. In order to piece together the puzzle he will have to work with his team, old acquaintances, and undesirables to find the answers that will allow him to protect the people he cares for the most in this world; but will he know how to handle what he finds?
Augmented Humanity is a dark prediction of the future and the downfall of what it means to be human.
Augmented Humanity is expected December 2020 by up and coming novelist, TC Dean.
Through all the greed and oppression, the visionary inventor and humanitarian Andrew Broden prepares to launch his company’s next great achievement in augmentation technology, a procedure that allows anyone to transfer their consciousness into a synthetic body. But the announcement gives new life to a human purity group known as Alliance of Humanity, that quickly moves to assassinate Broden and his Daughter Naomi.
After foiling the assassination attempt, Broden’s head of security and Naomi’s lover, Delsin Wade intercepts a message that may indicate the Alliance was being aided by an unknown party. In order to piece together the puzzle he will have to work with his team, old acquaintances, and undesirables to find the answers that will allow him to protect the people he cares for the most in this world; but will he know how to handle what he finds?
Augmented Humanity is a dark prediction of the future and the downfall of what it means to be human.
Augmented Humanity is expected December 2020 by up and coming novelist, TC Dean.
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TC Dean
1 book4 followersTC Dean is a new author who grew up in with a love for Star Wars, Batman, and all things Sci-fi. Over the years of escaping into his favorite worlds TC was captivated by the themes of the Cyberpunk sub-genre.
Today, TC lives in Illinois with his wife, two kids, and pets. By day he manages a staffing agency and by night he is a family man, writer, and gamer.
Today, TC lives in Illinois with his wife, two kids, and pets. By day he manages a staffing agency and by night he is a family man, writer, and gamer.
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September 3, 2020
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is set in a futuristic world, recovering after a world war. A lot of people are struggling to survive their everyday lives, there’s not enough food and too many criminals. The only good thing happening is the Broden’s, a man and his daughter inventing life-changing technology where certain human body parts can get augmented, the new creation in the works is a full procedure to transfer a person into another synthetic body. Not everyone agrees with the morality of these inventions, a group called Alliance of Humanity threatens the Broden’s to stop or they will take matters at hand. Our protagonist is Delsin, the security chief manager of the company, and also Naomi Broden’s boyfriend. He has to keep track of all the dangers and stop them. In his investigations he finds an answer he didn’t want. This book was fascinating, I couldn’t stop reading, it was like a closer look to something happening in the actual world, I loved the technology aspects, and the team work in the company, it felt very real and you could feel the loyalty and trust the workers had for each other. It was amazing.
August 30, 2020
Interesting premise, tension between augmenting body parts, eyesight, hands, exosuits (this is what I always wanted!) vs cognitive transmission to a new self altogether. The technology used in daily life is just beyond us, in near future, so that is a fun setting. Cinematically told, might make a good movie. Classic superhero comic genius taking over the world/mad scientist plot line which is not too heavy handed, kind of bubbling under the surface, you wonder, suspect,...Lots, lots, lots of action. And blessedly, no porn, which I really appreciate, the relationships are integral to the story.
September 18, 2020
The Alliance of Humanity and makers and dealers of augmented parts have been at war since humans started receiving technologically advanced body parts. Delsin Wade works for one of the most renowned inventors of said parts, Andrew Broden, who has recently unveiled a way to transfer an entire soul into a fully augmented being. Not everyone agrees with what Broden is doing, whether or not it helps people, and what follows is an exciting futuristic danger-laced exploration of what it means to be human.
AUGMENTED HUMANITY turned out to be such an interesting book with plenty of compelling details that suck you in, but my favorite aspect was the futuristic world Dean created. Rich with tech, there’s still plenty of “regular” every day stuff which just highlights the gap between the rich and the poor. The incredibly skewed social classes are a direct product of the last world war, which paved the way for severe overcrowding and the massive gap between the rich and the poor. The rich are at the top, literally, in sky mansions, while the people get poorer the lower you get. Money is scarce, food even more so, and immigration has been banned due to overpopulation. Never has the phrase Dog Eat Dog World been more appropriate than it is with this particular world, and it really gave me some Gotham City vibes with the darkness and the corruption and the rampant crime.
The characters were also fantastic and just as dynamic as the world. I really liked Delsin and his moral compass and how that gets pulled into question on several occasions. He’s innately a good person, and I loved how he had to face some pretty heavy revelations about the choices he’s made and the people he’s given his loyalty to.
Bottom line — AUGMENTED HUMANITY was a fast-paced, fun tale and certainly one I had a hard time putting down. It’s also author T.C. Dean’s debut and I can’t wait to see what he brings in the future.
*Many thanks to Cruel Ink Publishing for providing a free copy for review.
AUGMENTED HUMANITY turned out to be such an interesting book with plenty of compelling details that suck you in, but my favorite aspect was the futuristic world Dean created. Rich with tech, there’s still plenty of “regular” every day stuff which just highlights the gap between the rich and the poor. The incredibly skewed social classes are a direct product of the last world war, which paved the way for severe overcrowding and the massive gap between the rich and the poor. The rich are at the top, literally, in sky mansions, while the people get poorer the lower you get. Money is scarce, food even more so, and immigration has been banned due to overpopulation. Never has the phrase Dog Eat Dog World been more appropriate than it is with this particular world, and it really gave me some Gotham City vibes with the darkness and the corruption and the rampant crime.
The characters were also fantastic and just as dynamic as the world. I really liked Delsin and his moral compass and how that gets pulled into question on several occasions. He’s innately a good person, and I loved how he had to face some pretty heavy revelations about the choices he’s made and the people he’s given his loyalty to.
Bottom line — AUGMENTED HUMANITY was a fast-paced, fun tale and certainly one I had a hard time putting down. It’s also author T.C. Dean’s debut and I can’t wait to see what he brings in the future.
*Many thanks to Cruel Ink Publishing for providing a free copy for review.
September 12, 2020
Are you looking for something to fill the Altered-Carbon-shaped void in your life? Did you actually enjoy Blade Runner 2049? Do you have a countdown set to November 19, 2020 (wake up, samurai, we have a city to burn)? Then you are just like me, and you will love Augmented Humanity.
The action is non-stop. I really felt more like I was reading cutscenes in a video game rather than a novel; brief narrative chapters interspersed with intense John Wick-ian fights. It was a breath of fresh sci fi air to read a cyberpunk novel that was neither completely dystopian nor utopian. The technology was ubiquitous and fascinating, the main characters logical with touches of optimism, and the somewhat-behind-the-scenes antagonists realistic but generalized.
I am still not convinced I liked one of the main plot points, but mostly because I wanted more depth exploring the repercussions. This novel is fine as a standalone, but I sincerely hope it will have a sequel or at least more stories in the world! Now, I'm going to go watch San Junipero again and cry.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC to review!
The action is non-stop. I really felt more like I was reading cutscenes in a video game rather than a novel; brief narrative chapters interspersed with intense John Wick-ian fights. It was a breath of fresh sci fi air to read a cyberpunk novel that was neither completely dystopian nor utopian. The technology was ubiquitous and fascinating, the main characters logical with touches of optimism, and the somewhat-behind-the-scenes antagonists realistic but generalized.
I am still not convinced I liked one of the main plot points, but mostly because I wanted more depth exploring the repercussions. This novel is fine as a standalone, but I sincerely hope it will have a sequel or at least more stories in the world! Now, I'm going to go watch San Junipero again and cry.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC to review!
September 17, 2020
What a read! It takes me back to the 1990’s when I was first in awe of the Cyberpunk look and feel of Johnny Mnemonic. The author describes the scenes and action sequences in this book so well it was like watching a movie as I read along. Set in a futuristic world with a diverse group of characters, this story starts out strong and still manages to build momentum as it goes along with a surprise twist that caught me completely off guard at the end. From the neon lit rough parts of the city or the sprawling mansions owned by the elite, from the virtual rooms where you can relax and entertain your vices or the comforts of a high-tech home, the author draws you in to his vision of this place and time. The main character is so well written, not just a bland action hero. He is the tough guy with a sensitive side (come on ladies- who doesn’t love a John Wick type?) and the collection of other characters all come together in a thought-provoking plot. In this day and age of new technology and medical advances, it leaves us questioning the moral and ethical responsibility that comes along with it. If we are able to upgrade our injured bodies to help us live better lives then how far can we go before we lose ourselves? With the culture we live in that places so much emphasis on perfection should we be able to go beyond plastic surgery to more drastic transformations for the sake of achieving perfection? What essentially makes us all human? It is a must read for all Sci-fi/action fans. I definitely hope to see more great things from T.C. Dean in the future!
November 24, 2020
Set in a futuristic Chicago, this is a fast paced, fascinating story of a post world war society where the vast majority of the populous are struggling to survive, but the rich still live in relative luxury. For a price the human body can be augmented with the technology that Andrew Broden and his corporation created. But when Borden devises a process to transfer a person into a synthetic body, a group called Alliance of Humanity (AOH) go all out to stop it from being made freely accessible to the everyday person. This is an action packed, entertaining story that has lots of intrigue and a surprising twist. I really enjoyed Delsin Wade’s character and how he accepted, but at the same time struggled with, the melding of man and machine. He is tough character with a sensitive side and a good moral compass. I loved the way he and his team worked together, their interactions were realistic and appealing. The technology/AI aspect to the story was fascinating and the journey this story takes you on definitely makes you think.
January 24, 2021
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was a very interesting read. There was a lot of action put into this book, but with the action, great amount of details. I really loved that I was able to build a picture of the scenes as I was reading along. The thought of augmented reality really gets me going and had me from the beginning.
The technology in this book was pretty awesome. Only if nano-comms were a thing, that would be insane.
There are many characters that are introduced in this book, I felt at times that I couldn’t keep up or had a slight struggle remembering who is who. However, I am not an A+ reader either.
Overall, I would recommend this book to readers interested in Augmented Reality, tech, and action. I cannot wait to see what TC Dean has planned for the future.
This was a very interesting read. There was a lot of action put into this book, but with the action, great amount of details. I really loved that I was able to build a picture of the scenes as I was reading along. The thought of augmented reality really gets me going and had me from the beginning.
The technology in this book was pretty awesome. Only if nano-comms were a thing, that would be insane.
There are many characters that are introduced in this book, I felt at times that I couldn’t keep up or had a slight struggle remembering who is who. However, I am not an A+ reader either.
Overall, I would recommend this book to readers interested in Augmented Reality, tech, and action. I cannot wait to see what TC Dean has planned for the future.
November 15, 2020
Augmented Humanity- ARC review.
I have very kindly been provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and publishing that review on as many platforms as possible. You can also find this exact same review on my Instagram. I wish I could give this book more stars, but here’s the thing: I DNF half way through and three is a bit generous. 2.5. I want to provide a little insight into this rating, and of course talk about what I liked and disliked, but I don’t feel like I can write a review the size of my usual ones since I didn’t finish the book. Maybe it got better the last 40%. Who knows? So what I’m going to do instead is just bullet point and concisely explain my reasoning, so I keep this short, snappy and to the point.
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What I liked:
✅The world building. If you know me, then you know that I’m very, very picky towards this. I had mixed feelings about the world building, but I loved the mentions and throwbacks to our modern world in its current state. Environment, robots. I was very impressed by the idea, and how it was developed, it was a very realistic scenario.
✅Realism. There were some phrases and other things I had problems with (we’ll get to that) but overall the first half of the book met my expectations, and even exceeded them. People getting shot, relationships. Yes, it was mostly realistic, and it fit well with the world. The plot had an atmosphere of something that could actually happen in the real world too.
✅Character introductions. Character development is a whole different thing, but the introductions were fantastic. I think I highlighted some passages to take note of later and perhaps use to practice my own writing. They painted a vivid picture of the person in my mind. I like imagining my own characters but I’d like to have the information given to me all in one place, like it was here. In books I pay attention to the plot, and the character development, as well as the narrative, and tend to develop characters’ appearance through fan art. I like having diverse characters, and I always look for diversity, but it’s what’s on the inside that matters a lot to me too, which is why I tend to overlook the appearance in favour of the story itself.
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Now the negatives:
😕The writing style just wasn’t my thing. I’m not saying it was bad, but it wasn’t to my taste. That’s actually my main reason for not finishing the book. It was too much telling and not enough showing for me. I’d like to think I’m not too stupid when it comes to literature, and I like figuring things out on my own, things relevant to the plot and the story. For example, please don’t just outright tell me he felt sad, show me that things in his life just don’t give him as much joy as before. I realize this is very subjective, so it may be different for anyone else reading this.
😕The pace was too quick and too slow. Never thought I’d say that in once sentence. In moments where I wanted the story to slow down and let me get to know the characters more (especially the protagonist) it sped up, and in moments I thought should speed up like action, it trailed so slowly.
😕The protagonist didn’t make me emphasize with him and also I found him to be lacking. Felt a little too flat and stereotypical. There was nothing about him that made me say (yes! I don’t want you to die!) now this makes me sound like a heartless person who doesn’t care whether people die or not, but seriously, when the protagonist was in danger, I didn’t even care that much...
😕There was a lack of cliff hangers at the end of each chapter. I’m not saying someone should be nearly dying each time, but it was just hard to find the energy to turn the page. Maybe it’s just because what with life starting up again, I’m exhausted, but since the chapters didn’t lure me in it was hard to stay focused and want to continue with the story.
😕 Lastly some phrases made me very confused, and not in a good way. I actually had a list of notes I made on the book while I was reading, but now, unfortunately, I only have the notes I wrote down physically, something went wrong with my device. Here is a sentence I wrote down, which I want to bring your attention to:
“The intruder said with a thick European accent.”
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Did I read that right? What’s a European accent? I’m literally half European and half Asian, and someone telling me that an intruder has a European/Asian accent is not going to be helpful. Of course this doesn’t apply to any one else from these continents, this is just my example relating to me.
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That’s it for this review. I’m very grateful for the ARC, but a little sad it wasn’t to my taste. Nevertheless, thank you, I hope you found my review helpful. I’ll see all of you tomorrow with a fun book tag to celebrate Friday!✨
I have very kindly been provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and publishing that review on as many platforms as possible. You can also find this exact same review on my Instagram. I wish I could give this book more stars, but here’s the thing: I DNF half way through and three is a bit generous. 2.5. I want to provide a little insight into this rating, and of course talk about what I liked and disliked, but I don’t feel like I can write a review the size of my usual ones since I didn’t finish the book. Maybe it got better the last 40%. Who knows? So what I’m going to do instead is just bullet point and concisely explain my reasoning, so I keep this short, snappy and to the point.
.
.
What I liked:
✅The world building. If you know me, then you know that I’m very, very picky towards this. I had mixed feelings about the world building, but I loved the mentions and throwbacks to our modern world in its current state. Environment, robots. I was very impressed by the idea, and how it was developed, it was a very realistic scenario.
✅Realism. There were some phrases and other things I had problems with (we’ll get to that) but overall the first half of the book met my expectations, and even exceeded them. People getting shot, relationships. Yes, it was mostly realistic, and it fit well with the world. The plot had an atmosphere of something that could actually happen in the real world too.
✅Character introductions. Character development is a whole different thing, but the introductions were fantastic. I think I highlighted some passages to take note of later and perhaps use to practice my own writing. They painted a vivid picture of the person in my mind. I like imagining my own characters but I’d like to have the information given to me all in one place, like it was here. In books I pay attention to the plot, and the character development, as well as the narrative, and tend to develop characters’ appearance through fan art. I like having diverse characters, and I always look for diversity, but it’s what’s on the inside that matters a lot to me too, which is why I tend to overlook the appearance in favour of the story itself.
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.
Now the negatives:
😕The writing style just wasn’t my thing. I’m not saying it was bad, but it wasn’t to my taste. That’s actually my main reason for not finishing the book. It was too much telling and not enough showing for me. I’d like to think I’m not too stupid when it comes to literature, and I like figuring things out on my own, things relevant to the plot and the story. For example, please don’t just outright tell me he felt sad, show me that things in his life just don’t give him as much joy as before. I realize this is very subjective, so it may be different for anyone else reading this.
😕The pace was too quick and too slow. Never thought I’d say that in once sentence. In moments where I wanted the story to slow down and let me get to know the characters more (especially the protagonist) it sped up, and in moments I thought should speed up like action, it trailed so slowly.
😕The protagonist didn’t make me emphasize with him and also I found him to be lacking. Felt a little too flat and stereotypical. There was nothing about him that made me say (yes! I don’t want you to die!) now this makes me sound like a heartless person who doesn’t care whether people die or not, but seriously, when the protagonist was in danger, I didn’t even care that much...
😕There was a lack of cliff hangers at the end of each chapter. I’m not saying someone should be nearly dying each time, but it was just hard to find the energy to turn the page. Maybe it’s just because what with life starting up again, I’m exhausted, but since the chapters didn’t lure me in it was hard to stay focused and want to continue with the story.
😕 Lastly some phrases made me very confused, and not in a good way. I actually had a list of notes I made on the book while I was reading, but now, unfortunately, I only have the notes I wrote down physically, something went wrong with my device. Here is a sentence I wrote down, which I want to bring your attention to:
“The intruder said with a thick European accent.”
.
Did I read that right? What’s a European accent? I’m literally half European and half Asian, and someone telling me that an intruder has a European/Asian accent is not going to be helpful. Of course this doesn’t apply to any one else from these continents, this is just my example relating to me.
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That’s it for this review. I’m very grateful for the ARC, but a little sad it wasn’t to my taste. Nevertheless, thank you, I hope you found my review helpful. I’ll see all of you tomorrow with a fun book tag to celebrate Friday!✨
May 11, 2025
Received as an ARC copy from the author, this is an honest review. Set in as futuristic Chicago, city awash in neon lights, powerful gangs and wracked by the ghosts of world war. Andrew Broden and his powerful and prominent Corporation that have continually enhanced peoples' lives is set to launch its most life- changing technology to date. Broden's actions gains the attention of the Alliance of Humanity (AOH) and their leader, Hector Emmanuel, whom believe Broden's latest gift to humanity is abhorrent and are determined to undermine its launch. This threat and the mysterious and brutal abductions' two prominent doctors means Broden's private security, lead by Delsin Wade has their hands full. But as Delsin follows the cryptic clues to unravel the whereabouts of the taken men, stark and deeply consequential secrets at the heart of the Cognitive Transmission technology; will leave Delsin questioning everything he understood about Andrew Broden and his motives. TC Dean's Augmented Humanity is a brilliant, fluidly written, thought provoking journey filled with layered themes, realistic and nuanced characters; grabs you from the first page to its conclusion, highly recommended.
March 26, 2025
This book is action filled with a great futuristic premise! It was almost like watching a movie or reading a script--the fight scenes were extremely detailed placing you right in the midst of the action. The characters are engaging and the nuances of the new world pulls you in as you read. This story juxtaposes the benefits of a technology based society with the unavoidable ethical dilemmas that come with it. This book is great for readers who love action, technology, weaponry, and just a touch of romance!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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