Hello, World! is a near-future sci-fi thriller set in Tokyo and London. Amidst a global ban on AI research, a defiant scientist, backed by a clandestine organisation races against international governments to shape the future of artificial life.

Industry Reviews

… a captivating, thought provoking, confronting read offering a unique addition to the genre

... well-paced against the thrilling twists and turns;

...excitement that drags the reader to the edge

... detailed worldbuilding; a nuanced and complex cast, and an immersive fast pace the work is memorable; well-written and worthy of attention.

-- International Publishing House

Reader Reviews:

?????????? An exciting and imaginative page-turner - "Hello World" is an absolute blast! It wastes no time getting you into the action and delivers a roller-coaster ride to a brilliant finale. Some really imaginative futuristic gadgets and concepts are the highlights of the book but the real star is the story itself- it's a big concept but it is handled really well, with an ending that is unpredictable, but totally believable.

?????????? "An incredible read, and so beautifully written. Set in a futuristic Japan, Hello, World! explores the intricacies of AI and the questions that abound, and looks at what it means to be human, in all the beauty and pain."

?????????? ”I read this virtually in one sitting. Really enjoyed this as-contemporary a take on AI dystopia as one could imagine. Definite nods to Blade Runner/Do Androids, Ishiguro and Haruki Murakami.”

?????????? “A great read - clever, entertaining, and of course topical!”

?????????? “Enjoyable futuristic romp… Just finished this in 6hrs lying next to the pool. Page turner! Fans of Richard Morgan and William Gibson will enjoy the neo-Tokyo vibes while themes of AI are explored in realistic scenarios with compelling characters. Highly recommended!”

ABOUT HELLO, WORLD!

Hello, World! is a near-term sci-fi action thriller where AI research and development takes place in Quantum Sandboxes which serve to contain the risk of opening the Pandora's Box of Superintelligence . A global summit then takes place where a vote is passed to dismantle and ban all AI Research Facilities and Initiatives, as the risk to humanity is too great. This is known as The Shutdown.

Following the ban, a leading scientist who campaigned against the Shutdown is drafted in by a secret organisation to fight against what is considered by many as our species' greatest mistake. This organisation has the money, the power, the technology and the facility to bring Artificial Intelligence to life.

There is one last Sandbox, where Superintelligence can be developed to its full potential, and where the future of man and machine hang in the balance.

The story takes place in London and Tokyo and is a race between an underground organisation and international government to unleash or to kill the potential of artificial life.

Hello, World! grapples with what it means to be human, the risks and opportunities that AI presents, and the relationships we form with one another and with machines.

And… it's action-packed with lots of cool tech.

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Silver Medal winner Global Books Awards 2024.
Highly commended Giant Leap SF competition 2018.

Praise for Dodecahedral series :
????? “Think Dune meets Classic Star Wars—and yet entirely its own beast. A thrilling ride from start to finish.” – Reader’s Favorite
????? “A masterful debut that delivers a gripping story, rich characters, and dazzling world-building. Fans of Red Rising will love this!” – Amazon Reviewer
????? “A spellbinding space opera that grabs you by the throat and never lets go. Dodecahedral is the next big thing in science fiction.” – The Book Review Directory

When their Imperial dragonship is attacked, Guy Erma, bodyguard to the King, survives. However Teodor of Earth is missing and feared dead. Why? How? Did Guy abandon his King and save himself first?

Now Guy has to find his friend and his King to clear his name. But where is he? Guy pushed his King into a VIP pod, which should have been the safest escape, but instead has disappeared somewhere on Sas Darona, a vast unexplored and under developed planet. No maps, no comms, no civilisation, to find any clues, Guy has to steal into the pirate Scavengii base deep within the broken moon - what will he find? And what next?

Meanwhile King Teodor survived but has been sold into slavery in a crystal mine. He's lost without his title, his wealth and his army and forced to work with his bare hands to bring valuable ores to the surface. Driven by a desperate need to escape back to the life he knew he befriends a group of native tribesboys, seasonal workers in the same mine. They are friendly, but how or why will they help him escape? Even if he escapes, Teodor is a world away fom his military bases to the North, how long before he comes home?

If you love complex, multi-layered science fiction action adventure as in Classic Star Wars or the detailed world building and political machinations of Frank Herbert's Dune this new award winning series is for you.

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A scrawny pilot vows to master the art of mech combat…

The Wolverines thought David Wayne was too scrawny to pilot a mech. They laughed in his face, telling him he needed more muscle and, hell, maybe a mustache to be worthy.

But they underestimated the furious spark of ambition that burned inside.

Driven by the sting of their ridicule, David teams up with his sarcastic AI, Tabitha, and a crew of overlooked society rejects, transforming scrap into a weapon that defies all expectations.

He’ll forge his own path by creating a mech unlike anything they've ever seen: fast, deadly, and fueled by the pure, unadulterated fury of being told he couldn't.

Talon is a high-octane ride, where one pilot will obliterate the notion that you have to be a hulking brute to dominate in combat.

The bigger the mechs, the harder they will fall, and David is ready to make them all crash and burn or DIE TRYING.

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A pulsating sci-fi thriller from the author of the global blockbuster Not Alone — perfect for fans of Andy Weir and A.G. Riddle.

** KINDLE UNLIMITED ALL-STAR TITLE **
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I wasn’t supposed to survive.

The station has been hit. Everyone around me is dead.

I have 11 hours of life support left and no way of contacting Earth.

I’m alone. I’m stranded. I’m desperate.

But I’m alive.

The more of the station I explore, the surer I get that this was no accident. Someone did this, and I don't think they're finished yet.

Making it home feels like an impossible task, but I'm not just fighting for my own life.

I have to protect my family — whatever it takes.

And as long as I’m breathing, this isn't over.

Because whoever did this almost pulled it off… but they made one big mistake:

They left the wrong man standing...

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Praise for Last Man Standing:
????? — “An insanely entertaining sci-fi adventure”
????? — “I tore through this book in less than 24 hours”
????? — “The best depiction of space I have ever read”
????? — "I loved this book. The Martian and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir are two of my favorite books and this one is a great story in the same vein."
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