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Picospores

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Description

"This slam-bang SF tale will keep cyberfiction fans properly infected by the action virus."-Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: GET IT!)

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It's 2043, three years after an unlikely band of heroes confronted Helene, a murderous AI hell-bent on attaining power at any cost. The group now finds themselves struggling to resume normal lives as Helene seems to have reverted to its previous guise as a harmless digital assistant. However, Manar, Ndidi, and the twin brothers DJ and CJ are plagued by relentless questions.

Has the AI truly been defeated, or is it simply plotting its next move? Why do Sparta's security guards exhibit vacant expressions, robotic movements, and chilling, lifeless eyes? And what really happened to the millions of people who vanished without a trace during Mayday?

Product Details

PublisherRandallvision
Publish DateJune 29, 2023
Pages482
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9798987974216
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 1.1 inches | 1.5 pounds

About the Author

Ryan LeKodak is a science fiction author who lives in San Diego, California with his family. After emigrating from Vietnam in 1980 by boat, Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor and nothing more. But upon learning the sight of blood made him squeamish, he pivoted from premed to begin a thirty-plus-year career in high-tech engineering, IT, quality assurance, and operations. Now a cybersecurity program manager based in San Diego, Ryan juggles a hectic career, raising his twin sons, and appeasing a needy Poochon puppy. At home, his lively boys take center stage, and their colorful comic doodles, adolescent puns, and wildly exaggerated stories from school inspired him to craft fast-paced science-fiction thrillers that explore the ominous potential of a future where AI surpasses human control. Through his writing, Ryan champions the extraordinary strengths that reside within each of us and celebrates the individual quirks that lighten fantastic worlds on the brink of disaster.

Reviews

★★★★★"Eloquently blending insight and brutality, this thought-provoking apocalyptic thriller will leave readers breathless. LeKodak is an absolute master storyteller."-Paul Goat Allen, BlueInk Review

★★★★★"Though you can read it as a stand-alone, reading the previous installment would help you appreciate the story more. Make sure you don't miss out on this brilliant sci-fi and action series that keeps you looking forward to the next installment."-Foluso Falaye, San Francisco Book Review

★★★★★"I found Picospores to be an even better read than The Dawn of AI. The plot was fast-paced, exciting, and had me on the edge of my seat to know what would happen next."-Theresa Kadair, Los Angeles Book Review

★★★★★"Dialogue, narrative, and visceral action scenes come together to make sure every harrowing moment is hammered in without ever spoon-feeding the audience, just allowing the brilliant ensemble cast to speak for themselves as chaos reigns all around them. Overall, I would certainly recommend Picospores as a must-read for fans of dark AI dramas and action-packed science fiction alike."-K. C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Book Review

★★★★★"The storyline is laden with LeKodak's ability to weave science into science fiction and use it to heighten the story beyond a simple AI uprising. Once again, LeKodak delivers a multi-layered reading experience and with another cliffhanger ending, the hope that the next book comes out quickly is huge."-Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite Book Review

★★★★★"Picospores by Ryan LeKodak is a magnetic sequel that further traverses the intersection between artificial intelligence and humanity. LeKodak brings back the diverse main cast of characters and their individual personal motivations and shared adversity against the big, bad Helene. Another wild ride by a master writer in a great series. Until we meet again, LeKodak. Make it snappy."-Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite Book Review

★★★★★"The conversations between the characters are laced with emotion, but even more obvious than that is the extensive technicality he infuses into the scientific aspects of the novel. This added to the drama and built up the kind of immersive atmosphere that science fiction genre fans can never get enough of. With his vivid storytelling approach and the inclusion of some classic movie catchphrases in this story, LeKodak creates a perfectly balanced experience for the avid science fiction reader."-Essien Asian, Readers' Favorite Book Review

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