Captive: The Gaia Machine, #1

By V.M. Andrews

There's nothing worse than lies. Except for the truth. By the year 2120, the world has changed dramatically. Few plants or animals have survived climate change and the human population has dropped to 3 billion. For those who live in the affluent northern region, life is made comfortable by an artificial intelligence called The Gaia Machine. But for people living in the southern region, life is tough. So tough, they must trade their young women as surrogates in exchange for fresh water. When Ophelia Alsop speaks out, she is abducted and imprisoned in a bizarre underworld where she discovers the shocking truth behind the surrogacy trade. And more. The question is - what's she going to do about it? If you like a dark dystopian story with unexpected twists and turns, this novella will whet your appetite.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Opal Tree Press
• Release date: Oct 27, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393191087

V.M. Andrews

Despite being armed with science and business degrees, V.M. Andrews has always known that her true passion is creative writing. She has often been told this makes her a ‘well-rounded individual’ which she interprets as ‘boring’ so she lives vicariously through her characters. The key themes explored in her books are artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, climate change and reproductive technologies. Her narrative is fast-paced and imaginative with surprising plot twists and character epiphanies.