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Synapse (English Edition) Kindle版
Thirty years in the future, when AI is so advanced that humans live side by side with cognizant humanoid robots called Artificials, Kestrel Hathaway must come to terms not just with what machines?know,?but with what they?believe.
Soon after experiencing a personal tragedy, Kestrel witnesses a terrorist attack on a nearby artificial factory and is drawn into a world of conspiracies and lies that she and Jordan, her Artificial, have to untangle. With a second, more brutal attack looming on the horizon, their best chance of stopping it is teaming up with federal counterterrorism agent Nick Vernon. But the clock is ticking—and all the while, Jordan is asking questions Artificials were never meant to ask.
Deftly weaving suspense and intrigue into a rich, resonant tale that explores faith and what it really means to be human, Steven James offers us a glimpse into the future—and into our own hearts.
Synapse?is an unforgettable, gripping story of dreams shattered, truth revealed, and hope reborn.
Praise for?Synapse:
“Perfectly timed and thought-provoking,?Synapse?is a smart, intense thriller that keeps the suspense?building until the final page. Steven James once again delivers a perfect amalgam of character and?plot, totally immersing the reader in an irresistible narrative.” —Simon Gervais, international bestselling author of?Hunt Them Down
“Next-level suspense that keeps the pages turning, combined with next-level writing on par?with the great literary masters . . .?Synapse?is not merely a thriller you should read—as 5G?approaches and advances in AI snowball, it is the thriller you can’t afford?not to.” —James R. Hannibal, award-winning author of?The Gryphon Heist
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'James [ . . . ] delivers a thought-provoking look at the definitions of humanity, belief, and faith in this timely near-future sf thriller.'--Library Journal, STARRED review
'Synapse is a thoroughly audacious thriller that weaves both science and religion into its suspenseful plot. Steven James explores one of the most fascinating questions of our technological age - can a robot have a soul? - and answers it brilliantly.'----Mark Alpert, Internationally Bestselling Author of The Coming Storm
'Synapse isn't a retread of the Pinocchio story with the character wanting to be a real boy. It's the story of a created being that asks hard existential questions. Jordan's pursuit of answers makes the reader contemplate deep philosophical questions as well. What does it mean to be truly alive? What makes someone truly human? The author has crafted a glimpse of a future when mankind and computer technology fully merge. He immerses the characters into a tense thriller, creating a unique and thought-provoking reading experience.'--Associated Press
'stimulating tale. . . Animated by themes of hope, love, and belief in the afterlife, James's thrilling thrilling story of greed and corruption will win over readers.'--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
'Suspenseful and profound. A mind-bending thriller with a taut storyline filled with the added tension of existential questions and ethical dilemmas we have no answers to today--but may find ourselves wrestling with in the all-too-near future.'----Tosca Lee, New York Times Bestselling Author of Forbidden
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Steven James is the critically acclaimed, national bestselling author of sixteen novels. His work has been optioned by ABC Studios and praised by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, the New York Journal of Books, and many others. His pulse-pounding, award-winning thrillers are known for their intricate storylines and insightful explorations of good and evil. When he's not working on his next book, he's either teaching master classes on writing throughout the country, trail running, or sneaking off to catch a matinee.
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- ASIN : B07QK8PMWC
- 出版社 : Thomas Nelson (2019/10/8)
- 発売日 : 2019/10/8
- 言語 : 英語
- ファイルサイズ : 2277 KB
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- 付箋メモ : Kindle Scribeで
- 本の長さ : 386ページ
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"Synapse" is set 30 years in the future, but could easily have been written in 2020 as technology continues to advance. The world the characters inhabit has a lot of the same things we do now, with the added complications of artificial intelligence and robotics that are almost as lifelike as humans, called Artificials. There are two very different schools of thought amidst the culture-- the Purists, who refuse technology's advances and have used their ideas to craft homegrown terror cells, and the rest of the world, the Naturals, who have easily adapted to the improvements over time. There are also the in between citizens, those who are nicknamed "Plussers," who have had partial limb replacements with robotics and synthetic skins or upgrades done to their bodies by adding improvements such as supersonic hearing.
Kestrel Hathaway is a woman who has recently suffered a loss, upending her faith and her vocation as a minister. She can barely begin processing her grief when she aids a victim of a terrorist attack she's witnessed at the Terabyne facility where her brother, Trevor, works as a software developer.
As the investigation develops, Kestrel is drawn into portions of the world she's become jaded to. While not being someone who rejects the tech culture, she is also cognizant of the dangers of hosting Artificials in people's homes, the oversaturation of tech addictions and the disconnect between humans.
Federal counterterrorism agent Nick Vernon is the first to cover the attack and suspects there is more danger ahead. Terabyne's new product is about to be released to the public, which means the press conference would be a perfect opportunity for a repeat attack. Nick continues to gather evidence, connecting with Kestrel and her brother during his investigation.
Trevor delivers Kestrel a gift, much to her chagrin. She doesn't trust robots and has no intention of activating this Artificial named Jordan. After Trevor discusses his reasoning behind the gift, she decides to give Jordan a chance--and that decision will alter Kestrel's life forever.
Filled with intrigue, suspense, spiritual wrestling and the discussion of what truly makes one human (or inhuman), "Synapse" is a book that pulls you in from the first page and will not let go until the very last page. I am thankful I took a chance--this book is full of thought provoking, honest discussion on weighty matters of the soul. It is not preachy, it touches on both spiritual principles and the delicate balance of life and death. I connected deeply with the characters and was sad to come to the end of this futuristic adventure. "Synapse" is one I plan on purchasing a copy of so I can mark the many moments I felt were profound. I would love to see this book made into a movie--it was awesome.
Synapse is outside the typical scope of my reading selections. I tend to prefer YA fantasy to adult Sci-Fi. But Synapse is more than a Sci-Fi story. It’s a philosophy book and a deep theological thinker’s delight.
Thirty years in the future people are in a war between “purists” who fear artificial intelligence vs those who prefer to glean from its conveniences. Kestrel, a pastor who won’t go so far as to call herself a purist, yet isn’t a fan of AI befriends a new improved, deep thinking, more self-aware “artifical” named Jordan.
After losing her newborn baby, Kestrel stops to assist a victim of a terrorist attack thereby plunging her headfirst into the midst of a terrorist plot. As she assists Nick, a federal agent, with his investigation of the attack, she buries her daughter, gets to know her new artificial, deals with cleaning her ransacked home, and struggles with a crisis of faith due to the loss of her daughter.
Meanwhile, Jordan struggles with the loss of his “mother”–whether she is in the man-made version of heaven with all the collective consciences of past artificials–and questions whether God can forgive a created being such as himself.
If you enjoy futuristic, fast-paced, thought-provoking, unpredictable, page turners that will keep you thinking long past the last word on the final page, Synapse is a MUST read.