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No Surrender: An A.I. Thriller
The Institute’s inhumane acts continue.More people die.
Rebels are blamed.
Paislee’s determination to wipe out The Institute is fiercer than ever. To help the rebels, she agrees to marry Pellegrin, the human-looking android head of The Institute’s west coast operations. Paislee exploits her access to Pellegrin by gathering confidential information hidden in his office.
Only the rebel leader and a few trusted members know Paislee is still a rebel. Her secret puts her in constant danger of being kidnapped by rebel squads or unmasked as a rebel by The Institute’s spies who have infiltrated the rebel ranks.
Uncertain of Paislee’s commitment to him after her stint with the rebels, Pellegrin devises a series of tests she must undergo to prove her allegiance, tests that pit her life against those of captured rebels.
Can the rebels bring down The Institute or will humans be forever enslaved by androids?
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Rebels are blamed.
Paislee’s determination to wipe out The Institute is fiercer than ever. To help the rebels, she agrees to marry Pellegrin, the human-looking android head of The Institute’s west coast operations. Paislee exploits her access to Pellegrin by gathering confidential information hidden in his office.
Only the rebel leader and a few trusted members know Paislee is still a rebel. Her secret puts her in constant danger of being kidnapped by rebel squads or unmasked as a rebel by The Institute’s spies who have infiltrated the rebel ranks.
Uncertain of Paislee’s commitment to him after her stint with the rebels, Pellegrin devises a series of tests she must undergo to prove her allegiance, tests that pit her life against those of captured rebels.
Can the rebels bring down The Institute or will humans be forever enslaved by androids?
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379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2022
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Inge-Lise Goss
28 books341 followersInge-Lise Goss, a USA Today, Award-Winning Bestselling author, was born in Denmark, raised in Utah, and now lives in the foothills of Red Rock Canyon with her husband and their dog, Ted. She spends most of her time in her den writing stories. There, with her muse by her side, her imagination has no boundaries, and her dreams come alive. When she’s not pounding away on the keyboard, she can be found reading, rowing, or trying to perfect her golf game, which she fears is a lost cause.
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February 19, 2022
In the sci-fi world of NO SURRENDER, Pellegrin, an android responsible for thousands of rebel deaths, proposes to Paislee in an attempt to please the Founder of The Institute and to appear human. In his robotic manner, he says, “She does not believe I trust her due to her lack of freedom. Therefore, she has expressed reluctance.”
The story is told in Paislee’s voice. She agrees to this ‘sleeping with the enemy’ relationship for her own secret reason. Paislee gains access—at a great risk to her life—to confidential information hidden in his office. Her goal is to help the rebels, who are hunted down, killed or implanted with loyalty chips, take down the Institute.
“I hated the way my body betrayed me whenever the monster employed his love-making skills,” she says. And yet, despite fearing him, Paislee wonders at times, “Was part of him still human? If so, was he capable of having an ounce of guilt?” This glimmer of hope makes the dark aspect of their strange connection even darker.
Highly recommended. Five stars.
Disclosure: I first learned of Inge-Lise’s work when both of us were invited to take part in the same boxset. Since then I have read and enjoyed several of her books.
The story is told in Paislee’s voice. She agrees to this ‘sleeping with the enemy’ relationship for her own secret reason. Paislee gains access—at a great risk to her life—to confidential information hidden in his office. Her goal is to help the rebels, who are hunted down, killed or implanted with loyalty chips, take down the Institute.
“I hated the way my body betrayed me whenever the monster employed his love-making skills,” she says. And yet, despite fearing him, Paislee wonders at times, “Was part of him still human? If so, was he capable of having an ounce of guilt?” This glimmer of hope makes the dark aspect of their strange connection even darker.
Highly recommended. Five stars.
Disclosure: I first learned of Inge-Lise’s work when both of us were invited to take part in the same boxset. Since then I have read and enjoyed several of her books.
May 1, 2022
As a longtime fan of the talented Inge-Lise Goss, her latest science-fiction thriller No Surrender: An A.I. Thriller (No Freedom Book 3), is as fascinating, if not more so, like its predecessors No Freedom Book One and No Reprieve Book Two. This suspenseful story topped off with espionage/political and science fiction premises is another fabulous winner and a perfect read for the weekend, especially when one’s interested in some captivating, future-themed adventure without having to leave the planet.
I’m delighted to share Ms. Goss accomplishes exactly all of that and more.
The rebellion we encountered in books one and two continues. Paislee Hobson is about to be married to android Pellegrin Murr who is also her master – maybe. Seems her bride-like agenda is not all about the wedding but also focused elsewhere. Like with the Rebels who are intent on ending the deadly influence of the Institute and its Founder before the disappearance of the human race. It’s worth mentioning too, that Pelligrin continues his bad-boy ways in this third installment.
I absolutely love the gadgets this clever author concocts (with the help of other characters, of course), where lies and deceit run high between those who are supposed to be close. And I totally admire writers who have the ability to concoct other worlds and make future premises believable. Or develop believable creatures like androids with or without human emotions.
Despite the odds against her, Paislee puts herself at great personal risk and jeopardy for human salvation – knowing full well that traitors and rebels who are captured and sent to The Institute never come out alive. Is this to be her fate as well?
And what about those loyalty chips that are going to be inserted into the heads of the humans who may or may not survive such a procedure? The thoughts of them creeped me out! Also, as much as I tried walking in Paislee’s shoes throughout this wild story, I was glad I didn’t have to. She’s one of the bravest heroines I’ve had the good fortune to meet in this compelling story of questionable intent.
Five golden stars were awarded to No Surrender because it kept this reader engaged with its jaw-dropping ideas, well-thought-out science-fictional world-building, and clever plot. Bravo, Ms. Goss, for keeping me on my tippy-toes – someone should make this one into a movie!
I’m delighted to share Ms. Goss accomplishes exactly all of that and more.
The rebellion we encountered in books one and two continues. Paislee Hobson is about to be married to android Pellegrin Murr who is also her master – maybe. Seems her bride-like agenda is not all about the wedding but also focused elsewhere. Like with the Rebels who are intent on ending the deadly influence of the Institute and its Founder before the disappearance of the human race. It’s worth mentioning too, that Pelligrin continues his bad-boy ways in this third installment.
I absolutely love the gadgets this clever author concocts (with the help of other characters, of course), where lies and deceit run high between those who are supposed to be close. And I totally admire writers who have the ability to concoct other worlds and make future premises believable. Or develop believable creatures like androids with or without human emotions.
Despite the odds against her, Paislee puts herself at great personal risk and jeopardy for human salvation – knowing full well that traitors and rebels who are captured and sent to The Institute never come out alive. Is this to be her fate as well?
And what about those loyalty chips that are going to be inserted into the heads of the humans who may or may not survive such a procedure? The thoughts of them creeped me out! Also, as much as I tried walking in Paislee’s shoes throughout this wild story, I was glad I didn’t have to. She’s one of the bravest heroines I’ve had the good fortune to meet in this compelling story of questionable intent.
Five golden stars were awarded to No Surrender because it kept this reader engaged with its jaw-dropping ideas, well-thought-out science-fictional world-building, and clever plot. Bravo, Ms. Goss, for keeping me on my tippy-toes – someone should make this one into a movie!
February 26, 2022
***** A great page-turning, cat-and-mouse game!
Wow. I have to say, I never thought I could ever get into a true dystopian novel, but I sure did here! Just goes to show you that if the story is captivating and the characters believable any genre is fair game. The book is all about a world of Androids, who, step-by-step, are taking over the human race with their Extermination Plan. In comes the ambitious Pellegrin, whose father is the head of the Android Institute, and like when corporate businessmen discuss appropriate management lifestyles, because Pellegrin is moving up the Android ladder, he’s been advised to take a wife and have children.
His choice is Paislee––beautiful, human, and seemingly perfect for his future plans. Or is she? It quickly turns out she is secretly working for The Rebellion Movement, and because she’s now in the ideal position to spy on Pellegrin and his strategies, she keeps up a fascinating charade. Her playacting is superb, and as she further maneuvers her way into his life and goals, we are privy to her constant scheming and savvy excuses to her fiancé so hopefully, he won’t suspect her. Even if he does, she always seems to come up with a realistic excuse. Or is he on to her? The tension of never knowing what will happen to her next kept me turning those pages.
Luckily, she is not alone in her plans. Turns out, her uncle is knee-deep into the rebellion movement as well. Still, on the outside, he aptly plays a simple, accepting human ready to help Pellegrin with business matters. In addition, when Paislee left behind her boyfriend, the rebellious Tate, the fact that now she’s pretending to be in love with the cagey Pellegrin and all that it includes, proves just how artful her full performance is.
Throughout the book we are privy to a hodge-podge of codes, “Probability Index” of humans, the Institute’s implanting of microchips into humans, horrific operations, termination orders, and endlessly debilitative shots given to control people. In addition, surveillance cameras and Android police are ever present, as well as unique spy and tracking equipment. A really fine read. Highly recommend!
Wow. I have to say, I never thought I could ever get into a true dystopian novel, but I sure did here! Just goes to show you that if the story is captivating and the characters believable any genre is fair game. The book is all about a world of Androids, who, step-by-step, are taking over the human race with their Extermination Plan. In comes the ambitious Pellegrin, whose father is the head of the Android Institute, and like when corporate businessmen discuss appropriate management lifestyles, because Pellegrin is moving up the Android ladder, he’s been advised to take a wife and have children.
His choice is Paislee––beautiful, human, and seemingly perfect for his future plans. Or is she? It quickly turns out she is secretly working for The Rebellion Movement, and because she’s now in the ideal position to spy on Pellegrin and his strategies, she keeps up a fascinating charade. Her playacting is superb, and as she further maneuvers her way into his life and goals, we are privy to her constant scheming and savvy excuses to her fiancé so hopefully, he won’t suspect her. Even if he does, she always seems to come up with a realistic excuse. Or is he on to her? The tension of never knowing what will happen to her next kept me turning those pages.
Luckily, she is not alone in her plans. Turns out, her uncle is knee-deep into the rebellion movement as well. Still, on the outside, he aptly plays a simple, accepting human ready to help Pellegrin with business matters. In addition, when Paislee left behind her boyfriend, the rebellious Tate, the fact that now she’s pretending to be in love with the cagey Pellegrin and all that it includes, proves just how artful her full performance is.
Throughout the book we are privy to a hodge-podge of codes, “Probability Index” of humans, the Institute’s implanting of microchips into humans, horrific operations, termination orders, and endlessly debilitative shots given to control people. In addition, surveillance cameras and Android police are ever present, as well as unique spy and tracking equipment. A really fine read. Highly recommend!
March 23, 2022
A Riveting Thriller
Inge-Lise Goss weaves another edge-of-your-seat, thriller, in No Surrender. This fascinating thriller is set in the future where humans are being eradicated by the the AI leadership. This third installment of Goss’s AI dystopian trilogy is told through the voice of the human heroine, Paislee Hobson, as she confronts her most difficult challenge.
To move up in the ranks of the Android Institute, Pellegrin, the AI son of the fearless leader of the institute, proposes to Paislee. She accepts, but her heart remains with rebel humans, and marriage to Pellegrin places her in an ideal situation to gather inside information to help the resistance.
This story has so many twists and turns, I had trouble finding a stopping point. The believable characters drew me in and the gripping storyline held me captive.
The androids perform inhuman acts on humans––like control injections, loyalty chip implants, terrifying operations, and termination, and Paislee faces constant danger every step of the way, avoiding surveillance cameras, police, and tracking devices, but her cunning skill takes us on a rollercoaster ride as she evades the androids and delivers crucial information to her uncle to help the human resistance.
I highly recommend No Surrender as well as the entire trilogy. Inge-Lise Goss’s masterful story-telling will take you on a riveting ride.
Inge-Lise Goss weaves another edge-of-your-seat, thriller, in No Surrender. This fascinating thriller is set in the future where humans are being eradicated by the the AI leadership. This third installment of Goss’s AI dystopian trilogy is told through the voice of the human heroine, Paislee Hobson, as she confronts her most difficult challenge.
To move up in the ranks of the Android Institute, Pellegrin, the AI son of the fearless leader of the institute, proposes to Paislee. She accepts, but her heart remains with rebel humans, and marriage to Pellegrin places her in an ideal situation to gather inside information to help the resistance.
This story has so many twists and turns, I had trouble finding a stopping point. The believable characters drew me in and the gripping storyline held me captive.
The androids perform inhuman acts on humans––like control injections, loyalty chip implants, terrifying operations, and termination, and Paislee faces constant danger every step of the way, avoiding surveillance cameras, police, and tracking devices, but her cunning skill takes us on a rollercoaster ride as she evades the androids and delivers crucial information to her uncle to help the human resistance.
I highly recommend No Surrender as well as the entire trilogy. Inge-Lise Goss’s masterful story-telling will take you on a riveting ride.
October 26, 2024
This is my first AI thriller. I found it both fascinating and frightening. It is set in the future where humans are being wiped out by the AI leadership, the head of whom is an android named Pellegrin. This third installment of author Goss’s dystopian trilogy is told through the voice of the human heroine, Paislee Hobson, as she confronts her most difficult challenge.
Pellegrin proposes to Paislee. She accepts, but her heart remains with her rebel humans fighting for their existence. Bravely, she understands that marriage to Pellegrin places her in a position to help the humans’ resistance. She faces danger every step of the way. The androids perform awful acts on humans––like terrifying operations, control injections, loyalty chip implants, and murder, not to mention surveillance cameras, police, and tracking devices. Paislee’s brave and cunning skills help her evade the androids and deliver crucial information to help the human resistance.
No Surrender is an unusual, scary and thought provoking story. I highly recommend it as well as the author’s entire trilogy. Inge-Lise Goss’s gripping story will take you on a riveting ride.
Pellegrin proposes to Paislee. She accepts, but her heart remains with her rebel humans fighting for their existence. Bravely, she understands that marriage to Pellegrin places her in a position to help the humans’ resistance. She faces danger every step of the way. The androids perform awful acts on humans––like terrifying operations, control injections, loyalty chip implants, and murder, not to mention surveillance cameras, police, and tracking devices. Paislee’s brave and cunning skills help her evade the androids and deliver crucial information to help the human resistance.
No Surrender is an unusual, scary and thought provoking story. I highly recommend it as well as the author’s entire trilogy. Inge-Lise Goss’s gripping story will take you on a riveting ride.
October 26, 2023
Action packed Dystopian AI Thriller!!!
This one was FULL of action and lots of clandestine meetings and alliances!!!:-). These characters are SOOO FANTASTIC!!! I wish this series would continue SOOOO VERY MUCH!!! The writing was FABULOUS throughout!!! I just COULD NOT STOP turning pages!!! LOVED IT!!:-)
This one was FULL of action and lots of clandestine meetings and alliances!!!:-). These characters are SOOO FANTASTIC!!! I wish this series would continue SOOOO VERY MUCH!!! The writing was FABULOUS throughout!!! I just COULD NOT STOP turning pages!!! LOVED IT!!:-)
January 19, 2022
Awesome
It's been a while since I read the second book but this was easy to pick up and keep reading. If you like AI thrillers you'll really like this one. I loved the ending!
It's been a while since I read the second book but this was easy to pick up and keep reading. If you like AI thrillers you'll really like this one. I loved the ending!
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