Unnatural Selection: The Quantum Realm Book 1

Unnatural Selection: The Quantum Realm Book 1

In a world of rising seas and rising artificial intelligence, human evolution takes an unexpected turn At the end of the century, the world is divided by the ravages of climate change. For the wealthy North, grown dependent on technology, quantum biotech extends life, perhaps forever, and thinking machines called Quants carry out vital tasks. Living in the South, the unexplained death of her mother will send Sophie and her father on a global quest for answers. On the way, she finds Kazumi, heir to the leading manufacturer of quantum technology and Mackenzie, the gifted daughter of a technology billionaire. Together, they uncover the terrifying truth about who is behind the death of their loved ones. "Exhibits rich worldbuilding, transporting readers into a meticulously crafted universe where environmental science, technological advancement, and societal issues intersect." USA TODAY Bestselling Author Stacey Jaine I believe "Unnatural Selection" is positioned in the near-future speculative fiction market that tackles pressing contemporary concerns through the lens of advanced technology.   The novel shares DNA with William Gibson's later works like "The Peripheral," particularly in exploring technology's disparate impact across socioeconomic divides and its multiple-viewpoint narrative structure spanning global locations. However, I have written in a more accessible writing style that makes complex technological concepts digestible for mainstream thriller readers.   In examining climate catastrophe and class division, the book echoes Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry for the Future," but with a faster pace and more overt thriller elements. Like Robinson, I create a believable progression from our current world to a climate-altered future, making the speculative elements feel uncomfortably plausible.   The novel's conspiracy elements and exploration of AI consciousness evoke Daniel Suarez's "Daemon" and "Freedom™," particularly in portraying technology that begins to operate outside human control. Meanwhile, its focus on the ethics of life extension shares thematic territory with Blake Crouch's "Upgrade" and Drew Magary's "The Postmortal."   My background in IT provided "Unnatural Selection" with technological verisimilitude while maintaining accessibility for non-technical readers. The book's exploration of quantum technology as a bridge between computing and consciousness creates a unique angle that distinguishes it from other near-future thrillers.   With its blend of climate fiction, technological conspiracy, and examination of AI ethics, "Unnatural Selection" is positioned to appeal to readers of hard science fiction who also enjoy fast-paced thrillers. Its multi-POV structure and global settings give it international appeal. At the same time, its focus on pressing contemporary issues makes it relevant to readers concerned about technology's role in shaping our collective future.