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?
