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A Star Curiously Singing
Description:
Sandfly is a debugger. He is property, bought and paid for in an Earth under sharia law. All faiths but one have been banned. And the rule of the great Imam is supreme.
As a debugger, Sandfly has an implant in his head that connects him to the world's technology--and doles out mental shocks to keep him obedient. All he wants is to fix bots and avoid shocks
Now he's been called into Earth orbit. The masters have a new spacecraft--one capable of interstellar flight. On its maiden voyage, the only robot on board went mad and tore itself apart.
Why? Better question: does it pose any risk to humans?
When Sandfly reviews the bot's final moments, he perceives something unexpected. Something impossible.
As Sandfly pieces together the clues, a trap spreads beneath his feet. If he solves the mystery, he may doom himself. And if he fixes the robot, he may shatter his world.
Suspenseful, unique, and awash in cyberpunk jive, A Star Curiously Singing presents a bleak future that might be closer than we think.
Awards:
Year |
Title |
Description |
2011 |
Reader's Favorite |
Gold Medal Winner in Christian Fiction category, Finalist in Science Fiction category |
2011 |
EPIC Book Award |
Finalist in Science Fiction category |
2010 |
INSPY Book Award |
Shortlist in Speculative Fiction category |
2010 |
Indie Book Awards |
Finalist in Science Fiction and Religious Fiction categories |
Why the author wrote this book:
To entertain and educate, but initially to answer the question "What future do I fear for my children?"
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Reviews
"Kerry Nietz has concocted a future of immeasurable depth and life in his debut novel. A Star Curiously Singing is a science-fiction work of high caliber."
- Steve on June 21, 2010
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