Symbiosis (PAPER WAR)

"Action scenes compete with an examination of artificial intelligence gone bad."—Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: GET IT!)___After countless lives have been lost or changed forever by AI, what happens now?Now that CJ and Manar are safely back from the Virtual Realm, life should begin to return to normal. But with a senior White House aide experiencing unexplained blackouts and our heroes struggling to put the past behind them, it seems their battles haven’t finished yet.Has Helene, the power-mad AI hell-bent on controlling humanity, really been stopped forever? Or does her influence live on, out of sight and ready to strike when it is least expected?As conspiracy theories swirl and the world believes they are in the grip of a mysterious pandemic, our band of warriors tries to find a way to move forward. Can they use Helene’s technology for good, or is trying to change what makes someone human going a step too far?One thing is clear: The battle for humanity’s survival is far from over.What others say:★★★★★“Science fiction as it should be: smart, speculative, and deeply thought-provoking.”—Paul Goat Allen, BlueInk Review★★★★★"The worldbuilding in Symbiosis is not just well done; it’s exceptionally unique and captivating. The story blends suspense and high-stakes technological warfare elements in a near-future world where AI has catastrophic consequences. Sci-fi lovers who enjoy dystopian tech-thrillers will find Symbiosis delivers a well-crafted, immersive read from start to finish."—Carol Thompson, Readers' Favorite Book Review★★★★★"Symbiosis by Ryan Lekodak delivers a captivating tale with an enormous conflict. The story examines trauma, control, and the blurred lines between reality and technology in a future setting. This propulsive narrative offers so much for contemporary readers to think about."—Christian Sia, Readers' Favorite Book Review★★★★★"The narrative unfolds with urgency, introducing themes of power, memory manipulation, and the psychological toll of survival in a dystopian landscape. It is cleverly plotted and expertly accomplished. The characters are ingeniously developed and genuinely flawed."—Romuald Dzemo, Readers' Favorite Book Review★★★★★"The novel’s exploration of the struggle for survival in a technologically dominated future is well-paced to offer introspective moments to think about how this mirrors our own world, but there’s never a dull moment as the next twist is always around the corner."—K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Book Review★★★★★"LeKodak has once again outdone himself with this masterpiece. The stakes are higher than ever in Ryan LeKodak's Symbiosis."—Essien Asian, Readers' Favorite Book Review Read more