“Quirky tech odyssey with philosophical depth, diverse characters, and witty humor tackles AI development, family dynamics, and cosmic interference.” — The Chrysalis BREW Project *****
“A mind-bending journey through AI and human spirit. Glitches of Gods is a tour de force of imagination, humor, and heart.” — The Bookish Elf *****
“Glitches of Gods seamlessly blends science fiction, family drama, and fantasy, creating a disorienting yet compelling read.” — Literary Titan *****
“A must-read for fans of science fiction.” — Reader Views *****
Julien, the AI genius, craves freedom, but the gods wield total control. In this ominous world, will his android bring hope and salvation or yet more death and destruction?
Julien feels utterly miserable. Creator of the AI that killed his father, the brilliant engineer deftly evades work on the world’s first human-level android, dodging the off-chance of snuffing out more lives. Instead, Julien much prefers bickering with his virtual assistant, crafting memes with his quirky friends, and shagging dates across a broad spectrum of genders. Yet, due to a maddening jump across timelines, he grudgingly faces his greatest dreads: raising a family and leading his team to win the AI race.
Drowning in new duties, Julien aims to avoid a second AI disaster. But when a mysterious technological infection wreaks havoc on the city, Julien flip-flops between shielding his loved ones and leading his team as he battles it out with broken robots, idiot protestors, and a rather sinister cat. Learning he got himself involved in a war between gods, should Julien save his new family or finish his team’s android to prevent an AI apocalypse?
Glitches of Gods is the extraordinary first book in the Playspheres epic science fantasy series. If you like cynical sentients, wacky worlds, and plenteous profanity, then you’ll love the kick-off of Jurgen Appelo’s bewildering and humorous dystopian sci-fi saga.
