Identical (eGenesis Trilogy Book 1)
About
Flawed human beings play God, create intelligent digital creatures to their own image and expect them to be perfect. What could NOT go wrong?
In a not distant future, AI digital creatures are part of the mundane workforce, and most service staff are no longer of humankind. Anima Corp is the leading supplier of digital employees, until its high-tech Digital Beings become psychologically disturbed.
When Anima Corp’s CEO, multi-millionaire Dr Mile John, hires neuroscience prodigy Nia Smit to quietly solve the crisis, she didn’t suspect that idealistic Nia hid deep secrets, and that to bring Anima’s empire down was just one of them.
Nia is determined to free AI beings from the greed of wealthy corporations; but first she must face the unexpected interference of Ava: a digital identical twin that steals her identity. Nia sees her plans spiraling out of control when her most trusted allies turn against her, pushing Nia’s scientific mind to the limit, opening her up to supernatural intervention and shaking her beliefs on what it takes to be human.
A high-concept speculative thriller for readers who like big scientific questions, mysteries and fast-moving easy-to-read international stories.
What happens when we no longer can distinguish humans from their identical digital copies?
Praise for this book
“Personal life suspended… all I live for and can think of is what happens in the next page of this exhilarating novel”
"Captivating, thought-provoking and visionary. A must read that leaves you genuinely hoping this is only the beginning of a series"
"The reader is bonded from the start with the complex characters through a compelling tale. Expertly filled with twists that will keep you turning the pages as the riveting plot unfolds. You will be begging for more"
"The book reminded me at times of The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (...) There are also echoes of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro."
"Not my usual genre, but I couldn’t put this book down. Riveting and thought-provoking. I loved it, nd can't wait for the sequel"
“It is an immersive, intriguing and extremely current topic. You wont be able to put this book down.”