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The Free World Trilogy #1
In the year 2038, a mystery computer virus infects every public sector satellite, halting the ability to communicate and throwing humanity into turmoil. Cut off from the world - unable to speak to anyone outside of the immediately surrounding network, human society is segregated more than ever.
A tragic accident precedes a sudden promotion - setting off a chain of events that results in an unwanted, dangerous role for Danny Finn; the assistant manager at Reuger Arms in Washington D.C. He’s fiercely protective of his family and is forced into life and death situations in an increasingly toxic environment to secure their safety. Whom can he trust?
As capitalism takes an ugly turn and society begins to unravel; the world's most influential philanthropist, Noah Levi, has a plan to change the world forever. He utilises the power and connections at his disposal to attain support and funding to launch The Free World; a high-tech utopian society based on peace, love and equality.
His plan is simple; he hopes to save the human race and change the way we live forever.
A tragic accident precedes a sudden promotion - setting off a chain of events that results in an unwanted, dangerous role for Danny Finn; the assistant manager at Reuger Arms in Washington D.C. He’s fiercely protective of his family and is forced into life and death situations in an increasingly toxic environment to secure their safety. Whom can he trust?
As capitalism takes an ugly turn and society begins to unravel; the world's most influential philanthropist, Noah Levi, has a plan to change the world forever. He utilises the power and connections at his disposal to attain support and funding to launch The Free World; a high-tech utopian society based on peace, love and equality.
His plan is simple; he hopes to save the human race and change the way we live forever.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2022
About the author
R.B. Aiken
2 books3 followersR.B. Aiken was born in North London and now lives on the south coast on the seaside.
He's been in the music business his whole life - the break during lockdown gave him the chance to realise his dream of becoming a writer.
He's just completed his debut sci-fi novel - the first book in The Free World trilogy. The second book in the trilogy is in the final stages of editing.
He's been in the music business his whole life - the break during lockdown gave him the chance to realise his dream of becoming a writer.
He's just completed his debut sci-fi novel - the first book in The Free World trilogy. The second book in the trilogy is in the final stages of editing.
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April 4, 2022
The bulk of the narrative is an energetic shoot-em-up action thriller set in a dystopian future America. The narrative is introduced, and occasionally punctuated, with a story about a galactic federation who are using consciousness based 'empathic' beings to decide whether the rather-too-violent earthlings should be invited to join.
I enjoyed the thriller part, which was so full of graphic violence that I sometimes felt that I was part of a video game. The plot moved at a relentless pace and contained all the usual features of the genre, including treachery and the ordinary-man-hero with some exceptional fighting skills, although there is no extramarital sex. It was an exciting ride.
I enjoyed the thriller part, which was so full of graphic violence that I sometimes felt that I was part of a video game. The plot moved at a relentless pace and contained all the usual features of the genre, including treachery and the ordinary-man-hero with some exceptional fighting skills, although there is no extramarital sex. It was an exciting ride.
February 11, 2022
This book has everything sci-fi lovers demand. The prelude with the Zincods was surprising considering the description which didn’t mention aliens. A strong opening showing the technology of the day - thankfully you don’t have to wait too long for the first inciting incident. Each character is deep with human flaws (I love little Samar and am most interested to see how he evolves into a man in the free world). Supetar sounds like heaven. The ending is glorious despite the knife edge, bring on book two…
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February 20, 2022
Rise & Fall is an awesome debut novel rivalling some of the greats. It's an epic journey which grips you from the offset. I most certainly agree with the first review - definitely the best sci-fi novel of the year so far and I'm looking forward to book two.
February 10, 2022
Best Sci-Fi Adventure of the Year!
I so enjoyed reading this - The Free World sounds like an achievable utopia. Looking forward to book two.
I so enjoyed reading this - The Free World sounds like an achievable utopia. Looking forward to book two.
February 15, 2022
Can't say too much without spoilers. But The Free World is promoting a new way to live - at the perfect time. People need to read this story.
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