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    The Prophecy of the Heron: The AI Dystopia, #2
    Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice: The AI Dystopia, #1
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    The AI Dystopia Series

    By Craig W. Stanfill

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    About this series

    "An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world." – The Independent Book Review

     

    Welcome to District 33, a crime-infested slum in which only the strongest and most savvy can hope to survive.

     

    Kim never set out to be a rebel; all she ever wanted was to settle down with Shan, but the AIs caught them in a flagrant act of unsanctioned intimacy, and now she has been exiled to the dangerous and decrepit outer districts.

     

    Unbowed and defiant, she struggles to survive, even as the dark masters of the AIs scheme to draw her back under their control. She disappears into the shadows and thinks she has escaped—until an unexpected encounter in the parallel world of virtual reality draws her back into the fire.

    And sets the stage for an epic confrontation that threatens a new world order.
     

    Drawing on images of decaying civilizations, Stanfill creates a dark and forbidding world in which nothing is ever as it seems and the only way to survive is to claim the shadows as your own.

     

    Praise for

     

    "A wonderfully complex and thoroughly immersive book perfect for readers who grew up on dystopian YA. Tight plotting, a rich tapestry of character-centric threads, and nonstop action make this a must-read. Highly recommended." –The Prairies Book Review

    "An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world. With even pacing and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book ends up both as an enjoyable page turner and a resource that could teach us all a thing or two about artificial intelligence." – The Independent Book Review

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBad Rooster Press
    Release dateApr 2, 2021
    The Prophecy of the Heron: The AI Dystopia, #2
    Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice: The AI Dystopia, #1

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice: The AI Dystopia, #1
      Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice: The AI Dystopia, #1

      Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice: The AI Dystopia, #1

      Craig W. Stanfill
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      "A shining feat of literary sci-fi in a totalitarian futuristic society" – Independent Book Review   250 years in the future, artificial intelligences control every aspect of Kim's life - from what she has for breakfast to who she is allowed to have sex with. Living in the northeast province of what used to be the United States, she is a rising star at The Artificial Intelligence Company, training and managing sentient beings called "AIs" in the enigmatic parallel universe of Virtual Reality.   She is comfortable and prosperous, but is she happy? No, not really. And then a seemingly harmless lark sends Kim's life spinning out of control as she launches into a journey of discovery that threatens to tear down society's corrupt powers, and possibly civilization itself.   1984 meets The Matrix in this riveting science fiction novel about corporate totalitarianism, personal freedom, and one brave character's journey to reclaim her humanity from an oppressive regime. A slow burn with an explosive finish, this is not a book to put down.

      "A shining feat of literary sci-fi in a totalitarian futuristic society" – Independent Book Review   250 years in the future, artificial intelligences control every aspect of Kim's life - from what she has for breakfast to who she is allowed to have sex with. Living in the northeast province of what used to be the United States, she is a rising star at The Artificial Intelligence Company, training and managing sentient beings called "AIs" in the enigmatic parallel universe of Virtual Reality.   She is comfortable and prosperous, but is she happy? No, not really. And then a seemingly harmless lark sends Kim's life spinning out of control as she launches into a journey of discovery that threatens to tear down society's corrupt powers, and possibly civilization itself.   1984 meets The Matrix in this riveting science fiction novel about corporate totalitarianism, personal freedom, and one brave character's journey to reclaim her humanity from an oppressive regime. A slow burn with an explosive finish, this is not a book to put down.

    • 2

      The Prophecy of the Heron: The AI Dystopia, #2
      The Prophecy of the Heron: The AI Dystopia, #2

      The Prophecy of the Heron: The AI Dystopia, #2

      Craig W. Stanfill
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      "An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world." – The Independent Book Review   Welcome to District 33, a crime-infested slum in which only the strongest and most savvy can hope to survive.   Kim never set out to be a rebel; all she ever wanted was to settle down with Shan, but the AIs caught them in a flagrant act of unsanctioned intimacy, and now she has been exiled to the dangerous and decrepit outer districts.   Unbowed and defiant, she struggles to survive, even as the dark masters of the AIs scheme to draw her back under their control. She disappears into the shadows and thinks she has escaped—until an unexpected encounter in the parallel world of virtual reality draws her back into the fire. And sets the stage for an epic confrontation that threatens a new world order.   Drawing on images of decaying civilizations, Stanfill creates a dark and forbidding world in which nothing is ever as it seems and the only way to survive is to claim the shadows as your own.   Praise for   "A wonderfully complex and thoroughly immersive book perfect for readers who grew up on dystopian YA. Tight plotting, a rich tapestry of character-centric threads, and nonstop action make this a must-read. Highly recommended." –The Prairies Book Review "An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world. With even pacing and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book ends up both as an enjoyable page turner and a resource that could teach us all a thing or two about artificial intelligence." – The Independent Book Review

      "An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world." – The Independent Book Review   Welcome to District 33, a crime-infested slum in which only the strongest and most savvy can hope to survive.   Kim never set out to be a rebel; all she ever wanted was to settle down with Shan, but the AIs caught them in a flagrant act of unsanctioned intimacy, and now she has been exiled to the dangerous and decrepit outer districts.   Unbowed and defiant, she struggles to survive, even as the dark masters of the AIs scheme to draw her back under their control. She disappears into the shadows and thinks she has escaped—until an unexpected encounter in the parallel world of virtual reality draws her back into the fire. And sets the stage for an epic confrontation that threatens a new world order.   Drawing on images of decaying civilizations, Stanfill creates a dark and forbidding world in which nothing is ever as it seems and the only way to survive is to claim the shadows as your own.   Praise for   "A wonderfully complex and thoroughly immersive book perfect for readers who grew up on dystopian YA. Tight plotting, a rich tapestry of character-centric threads, and nonstop action make this a must-read. Highly recommended." –The Prairies Book Review "An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world. With even pacing and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book ends up both as an enjoyable page turner and a resource that could teach us all a thing or two about artificial intelligence." – The Independent Book Review

    Author

    Craig W. Stanfill

    Craig W. Stanfill obtained his PhD in artificial intelligence in 1983, and has spent his career doing ground-breaking research in AI and enterprise computing. He has written numerous scientific papers, co-founded a software company and been awarded more than 80 patents. He continues to work in technology as he begins a second career writing speculative dystopian fiction. Dr. Stanfill lives an active lifestyle, and is an avid bicyclist, skier, sailor, and musician. With his wife, Sharon (herself a software engineer), he has roamed the world, always seeking out new places and cultures to explore. Together they have one son, who has followed in his parent’s footsteps as a software professional and now works for a high-profile technology company.

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