A dying student. A visionary scientist. Civilization-crushing conflict.
Michael Carr stands at the edge of death. A bright young student, he is living out his final years on the quiet shores of Lake Superior, knowing that a genetic disorder is destroying his lungs. Even as Michael struggles to accept his fate, he finds a new hope: reports of breakthroughs in human-machine augmentation. Seeking a lifeline, Michael accepts a scholarship offer to study under the tutelage of the renowned and enigmatic Professor Arjun Khatri, who strives to expand the human mind through brain-computer connections, transcending the limitations of biology.
As their paths cross, Michael becomes instrumental in a critical breakthrough in Professor Khatri’s research, with consequences that neither of them could have predicted. An unstoppable technological tsunami sweeps the world. Can Michael cheat death? Can the emerging post-human race cross the cataclysmic chasm separating them from the loved ones they’ve left behind?
Targeted Age Group:: 16+
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
As a scientist, I am continuously astonished by the transformational power of technology in our lives. The evolution of our relationship with machines and the blurring of the line between humans and computers provides a constant source of inspiration for asking the question, what-if?
In 'Songbird Ascension', I ask the question: what if technology allowed for fusion of minds? How would our world and the nature of humanity be transformed? What would be the impacts on families, relationships, and the entire civilization?
How Did You Come up With Your Characters?
The characters in my books do not conform to the traditional labels of heroes and villains. They are ordinary people put in extraordinary circumstances – making mistakes and having to deal with impossible choices. They are characters capable of growth and change, adapting their worldviews as the world around them transforms.
Book Sample
Transmogrification—that’s the right word. It’s been on the tip of my tongue, but I couldn’t quite catch it. It’s a cumbersome word. It rolls through your mouth and then staccatos onto the floor in chunks of unnecessary syllables, like echoes of a thought already gone. It is a transformation, a metamorphosis that occurred not because I’d changed but because the rest of the world had.
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Khira Allen writes hard science fiction and gripping technothrillers that explore the transformative expanse of technology. A scientist by day and a keen observer of the human nature, Khira remains endlessly fascinated by the radical changes that technology can unleash in our world. In her novels, she delves into the frail human side of technological change. Khira Allen’s novel, 'Songbird Ascension', traces the life-changing potential of human-machine connection, leading to the emergence of a post-human civilization.
Khira is an early riser who creates her best work while the rest of the household is still asleep. She enjoys travelling, reading and working in her garden. When in a whimsical mood, Khira pens playful short stories and flash fiction that explores our relationship with machines and gives a modern science fiction twist to traditional fairy tales.
You can get in touch with Khira on khira.allen@gmail.com to receive the latest short reads and updates on new releases.
