Genre: Technothriller
Description:
"What does it mean to be human—or
perhaps human 2.0?"
This question sets the stage for the
thrilling journey that awaits in BITS, an action-packed thriller that will keep
you on the edge of your seat. In a world where the lines between artificial
intelligence and human sentience are blurred, we are forced to question what it
truly means to be human.
We meet Clayton Rhodes, a seasoned FBI agent
with a complicated past and a 25-year career under his belt. After a traumatic
experience, Clayton is at a crossroads in his life. But when he is offered a
chance to work with a renowned psychiatrist on an experimental project
involving AI, he sees it as an opportunity to redeem himself and get back to
active duty.
Tasked with teaching an AI entity the
intricate art of undercover operations, Clayton hopes this opportunity will be
his ticket back to active-duty status, a chance to exorcise the ghosts of his
past and reclaim his life. However, what begins as a straightforward assignment
spirals into a mind-bending odyssey.
Clayton's journey into the world of AI
shatters his expectations, disrupts his plans and overshadows his desires,
leaving him to navigate a labyrinth that challenges his very perception of
reality.
Long after the masterfully delivered dose of
adrenaline fades, BITS leaves the reader with much to ponder.”
Author:
“C.J. Kichuk has taken has taken his years of experience in software
development, cyber security, and management consulting, and blended in the
creative energy of his years as a songwriter and performer. His debut novel
BITS is the result of his ‘what if’ approach to life. Living in Austin, Texas,
when not spinning yarns, he can often be found in his home studio writing and
recording music.”
Appraisal:
The thriller aspects of this story would make for a good read.
Throwing in all the unexpected twists and turns that it takes due to the
involvement of artificial intelligence and you’ve got a story that will have
you on the edge of your seat, never quite sure what to expect next. That the
things depicted in this story might not be wild science fiction someone is
imagining could happen in the distant future, but instead things that seem to
be, if not possible today, well within what might happen in the near future,
makes for that much more of an intense read. The book’s description says it
leaves the reader with much to ponder and I agree, this should get you
considering AI and its potential repercussions, both good and bad.
Buy now
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FYI:
Some adult language.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No significant issues.
Rating: ****
Four Stars
Reviewed
by: BigAl
Approximate word count:110-115,000 words
