The Naked Sun

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Isaac Asimov's Robot series - from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels - contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this…

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1 author picked The Naked Sun as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Carlos Valrand

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I once witnessed, at a science-fiction convention, Isaac Asimov and Harlan Ellison debate esoteric matters to the delight of fans. The Naked Sun deals with such matters. Earth detective Elijah Baley, assisted by robot Daneel Olivaw, investigates the death of Rikaine Delmarre, a prominent scientist. Delmarre died in unusual circumstances at his estate on the planet Solaria. In the 48th century, mankind has adapted to life in a variety of suns. Solaria’s population is sparse, and robots vastly outnumber humans. People avoid personal contact and live on distant estates, alone or with their spouses. Solarians customarily communicate remotely by holographic…

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5 Stars

By Louise Blackwick,

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Five days before the end of humanity, five unlikely heroes find themselves on an impossible quest to outlive the apocalypse.

5 Stars is the survival story of a mother and her baby facing impossible odds amidst a global apocalypse. Set in a dying world overseen by “The Neon God,” the deceitful and ubiquitous digital A.I. controlling the metropolis of New Vega, Aurora and her baby must beat the Neon God’s Algorithm in the hope of escaping their impending doom. Together with Stella, Rolf, Tümay, and Sorano, Aurora must earn “5 Gold Stars” – a difficult-to-obtain, merit-based currency – to secure…

5 Stars

By Louise Blackwick,

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CAN YOU BEAT THE NEON GOD'S ALGORITHM?

A ground-breaking story, written in a never before seen genre of fiction - NEON SCIENCE-FICTION! Five days before the end of the world, a mother and her baby struggle to beat the Neon God’s Algorithm in order to secure a seat on the last shuttle leaving the planet.
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From the bestselling author of the Vivian Amberville® series comes the NEON SCIENCE-FICTION survival story of a mother and her baby facing impossible odds midst a global apocalypse. Set in a mad world overseen by “The Neon God”, the deceitful and ubiquitous digital hive-mind…

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