This is a fascinating story based on the intriguing and complex concept that in the future, people will be able to transfer their
souls into artificial bodies and cheat death forever.
In this second book, we come face to face with the threat that other beings can invade and take over the human-inhabited
machines. I was mesmerised by the uses of virtual reality - for business and pleasure, but also for deceptive purposes. The
author draws a precise picture of this chilling alternate-future world.
I had to grin at her use of familiar New Zealand slang and wonder if Stateside readers will think it's inventive futuristic
terminology. And well it might be. I have no objection to Kiwis taking over the world!
I must admit to a large degree of irritation at the main character Aphra. Often she does things that are so obviously stupid.
However, she is suffering depression and coming off regular use of accepted pleasure drugs. I admired the empathetic
description of her debilitated state and her determination to go on regardless.
The spiritual world is plainly seen through the eyes of Nik, herself inhabiting a robot, out to destroy demonic influences in her
city. There are some interesting observations on relationships. Imagine having a robot for a sister, or a boyfriend, or a prayer
warrior...
Review reprinted with permission of Grace Bridges. Visit her author's site today at www.GraceBridges.com
souls into artificial bodies and cheat death forever.
In this second book, we come face to face with the threat that other beings can invade and take over the human-inhabited
machines. I was mesmerised by the uses of virtual reality - for business and pleasure, but also for deceptive purposes. The
author draws a precise picture of this chilling alternate-future world.
I had to grin at her use of familiar New Zealand slang and wonder if Stateside readers will think it's inventive futuristic
terminology. And well it might be. I have no objection to Kiwis taking over the world!
I must admit to a large degree of irritation at the main character Aphra. Often she does things that are so obviously stupid.
However, she is suffering depression and coming off regular use of accepted pleasure drugs. I admired the empathetic
description of her debilitated state and her determination to go on regardless.
The spiritual world is plainly seen through the eyes of Nik, herself inhabiting a robot, out to destroy demonic influences in her
city. There are some interesting observations on relationships. Imagine having a robot for a sister, or a boyfriend, or a prayer
warrior...
Review reprinted with permission of Grace Bridges. Visit her author's site today at www.GraceBridges.com
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Marcher Lord Press:
One-of-a-Kind Christian
Publishing Company Interview I
Marcher Lord Press Presents
Christian Speculative Fiction:
Publisher Jeff Gerke Speaks
Out Interview II
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