Synapse

By Steven James

Book Overview

Award-winning author Steven James asks: In a world where machines can think, can they also believe?

Soon after experiencing a personal tragedy, Kestrel Hathaway witnesses a terrorist attack on a factory that builds Artificials, the humanlike robots now living alongside people, and is unknowingly drawn into a world of conspiracies and lies. Along with her own Artificial, Jordan, she attempts to untangle the web around them. 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 . . . questions that rock Kestrel to her very core.

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 a story about grief and hope in which a robot's questions about God, the soul, and forgiveness force one woman to face those questions for herself.

"Animated by themes of hope, love, and belief in the afterlife, James's thrilling story of greed and corruption will win over readers." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

"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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785225250
• ISBN13: 9780785225256
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Suspenseful futuristic novel

Synapse, by Steven James, is an intriguing book set in the not too distant future that deals with Artificial Intelligence. Never having read any books by this author, I had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by this futuristic story. It is a book that makes the reader think about how the future just might enfold, with Naturals, Artificials, and Plussers too. With characters that are vibrant and have emotions and reactions that resonate well with readers and a plot full of twists and turns and edge-of-the-seat action, Synapse easily kept my attention. The author not only writes a good story but gives the reader things to think about regarding ethics and morality as well as spiritual issues. I enjoyed reading the book and recommend it to readers who enjoy suspense and futuristic fiction. I received a complimentary copy of this book via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.