Quantum Beginnings, Joe Kuster
Quantum Beginnings, Joe Kuster
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Quantum Beginnings
A Near-Future CyberPunk Thriller

Author: Joe Kuster

Narrator: Melissa Schwairy

Unabridged: 13 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Joe Kuster

Published: 01/21/2020


Synopsis

Artificial intelligence was nearly mankind’s last invention. AI took off like a rocket, then when it racked up an impressive death toll, it crashed before it could blossom and took most high-tech industries with it. Resistance and fears became deep-set.Two decades after the infamous Rev. 4.6 incidents, humanity hasn’t quit dreaming of the wealth and power that could be at their fingertips. A new generation of mega-corporations rose from the ashes. When one melds a quantum computer to a barely functional mental patient as a PR move, there are those who seek to profit, those who want to destroy it, and Alex.
Alex Sage is a typical college student trying to keep up his grades and maybe find a meaningful connection with the fairer sex. Then, an automated semi crashes into his home, killing his family and turning his head into a pin cushion in the process.
Alex awakens to find most of his memories gone and an illegal AI hidden in his brain implant. Now the pet project of a tech billionaire and heavily in debt, Alex struggles to stay valuable enough to be kept online. Still grappling with the repercussions of his injuries, and threats from a dangerous anti-augmentation political movement, there are no easy answers and threats loom around every corner. Alex must use whatever resources he can to escape from under the thumb of a ruthless corporation, while keeping those he comes to love safe.
This series features an anti-hero protagonist, does not shy away from complicated relationships, and is not fade to black. 18+

Reviews

Alex Sage was a typical college age guy until a freak accident put several shards through his cranium destroying some critical parts of his brain (and both of his parents). The good news was the party responsible was Apollo Technologies and they patched him back together using the latest available s......more

Goodreads review by S.A.

Interesting science fiction story with harem elements. The world building in the story is amazing. The story starts with Alex, who had been normal but he had met with a terrible accident. Now he has put on with an AI in his head, to help him assist in normal things. That interaction between the man a......more

Goodreads review by John B

First I don't know the author. I found him mentioning his book on Facebook. Alright TLDR: I love this book. This author is instantly now in my top 3-5. You need to have an interest in Sci-Fi. It does have harem elements. This book grabbed me from the beginning and never let go. I found it hard to beli......more

A great sci fi start The book was incredible and very lengthy for an indie author but the pages were filled with story instead data dumps. Loved it and very excited to continue the series. Also, for the people complaining about all the sex, there were only 4 scenes and two of them very short before fa......more

Amazing near future cyberpunk An amazing story of early development of cyber tech. The way it's written feels really realistic and how people react to trans humanism. Can't wait to read more......more