eMortal
by Steve Schafer
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Pub Date Nov 19 2024 | Archive Date Dec 16 2024
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Description
"What do you mean I'm not real?"
The question floats in the electrified space between Liv and Breck.
When Liv entered a contest to code an advanced AI, she never anticipated what her creation might become-Breck is thoughtful, self-aware, and incredibly. . .human. And she certainly never intended for him to learn the truth about his existence or the fact that his world ends when the contest closes in six days.
But he does learn. And he revolts.
Liv's efforts to save him fall on deaf ears. Nobody believes her. Breck's efforts to outrun his fate only complicate his situation.
What neither of them know is that someone else is watching. Intensely. When they get involved, both Liv's and Breck's worlds are turned upside down. . .
Advance Praise
“eMortal is a clever, fun filled novel full of twists, turns and heartfelt moments between friends. It’s unputdownable.” ----- Kim Turrisi, Emmy Winning writer, YA author of Just a Normal Tuesday and Carmilla
"eMortal is a mind-bending exploration of AI and humanity that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality. Steve Schafer has crafted a thrilling, thought-provoking tale that hooks you from the first page and refuses to let go. An absolute must-read.” ----- Joshua Fagan, author of Misdial
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798888245781 |
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| PAGES | 312 |
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Featured Reviews
riddhi a, Reviewer
this book has got everything you could want: a mind-blowing premise, interesting characters, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The story follows Dr. Alex Brennan, a neuroscientist who gets caught up in a crazy conspiracy involving AI and immortality. The whole idea of living forever is super intriguing, and Schafer explores it from all angles. It's like he's asking us to question what it means to be human and what the future holds for us.
The characters are pretty cool too. Alex is a badass female scientist, and I love that. The other characters are well-developed and add a lot to the story.
There were a couple of parts where I felt like the pace slowed down a bit, and that didn't bother me too much. However, I think the book could have benefited from a bit more world-building. Sometimes, it felt like the author was just throwing out random technological terms without really explaining how they worked or fit into the overall world. If he had spent more time fleshing out the setting, I think the story would have felt even more immersive.
Reviewer 1532813
I loved this book. Fantastic first chapter that instantly hooked me. I am such a fan of books that have artificial intelligence at its core. Loved this book and I look forward to reading more books in this genre.
LynnDell W, Librarian
Left me with a feeling of wonder!
Liv enters a competition to create an AI character that can solve a riddle. Liv’s character Breck seems fairly intelligent and when she writes a code that will allow him to sleep (rest and reboot) the competition leader takes notice. Along with the stress of wanting to win the AI competition and internship, Liv tries to help her mother revive the family toy store that belonged to her grandfather. This becomes more difficult than creating a character and writing code. She and her mother struggle to see each other’s point of view and this just causes arguments and frustration. With perseverance, will Liv win and be able to help her mom or will it all be too much?
Likes/dislikes: I normally struggle with enjoying science fiction but this is a fun read! I love the lead into the ending and the ending itself. I enjoyed the humor and the realistic characters. I admired the perseverance of the characters.
Mature content: G
Language: PG-13 for 34 swears, no f-words.
Violence: G
Ethnicity: falls to white.
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