It's the year 2080, and Lagos is a city divided in two. Above, shiny towers touch the sky, hovercars zoom through glowing lights, and the powerful Tech-Lords control it all. Below, in the dark alleys and flooded streets of Makoko, people fight to survive. Here, old traditions mix with new tech, and the ancient Orishas - long-forgotten spirits - still whisper in the shadows.
Ayo, a 17-year-old tech genius, has always felt there's something hidden beneath the city's surface. His grandmother's stories of Yoruba spirits echo in his mind. Moving between the rich, glittering city and the gritty underworld, Ayo knows how to blend in. But when he discovers a broken Sky-Mech - a powerful war machine controlled by the Tech-Lords - his life changes forever. Now, he's caught in a struggle he never saw coming.
Teaming up with Ejiro, a fearless hacker from the underground Ghost network, and a crew of misfits with special skills, Ayo must uncover secrets, battle ruthless rulers, and tap into ancient powers. As tech and tradition clash, the city's future is at stake. In this world where myths merge with machines, Ayo and his friends must fight for the soul of Lagos before it's too late.
Step into the glowing streets of Lagos 2080, where legends come alive and revolutions spark in the shadows.
If they are made in our image, surely they will suffer the same trials?
In 2078, sentient androids help rebuild a damaged world. Eli, a unique android, struggles to find his place in a world that both fears and covets him as he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of politics and rebellion.
Ten years prior, Dr. Randeep Singh races against time to prevent an impending disaster while balancing the demands of a ruthless dictator.
As the two timelines collide, Eli and Dr. Randeep Singh are forced to confront their vulnerabilities and limitations in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Early Reviews:
"Your characterisation of your main cast was expertly done, but the Board wanted to highlight Eli, whose near childlike wonder at his own existence and other life rather paradoxically creates a sense of hope and beauty in the face of such instability."
"I was very pleased with the intriguing plot, which was well-conceived and developed, alongside a most fascinating cast of characters. I believe your story is very well-structured and well-grounded allowing the story to build progressively and weave together the underlying messages included in your work, including concepts of control and existence, as well as uncontrolled
scientific exploration that are sure to resonate with many contemporary readers"
This is not 'man vs machine' - 'Therefore I Am' delves into ethics of class systems as sentient androids are introduced into a brutal world scorched by a world war and ran by a sadistic regime. Narrated over two timelines, this novel is a real page-turner and a hot take on robotic AI.
Although this story discusses AI themes; no AI was used in the creation or in the writing process.
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