The Jade Rebellion
The Jade Rebellion
Author: Alanna Mackenzie
Desc: A reckoning. A rebellion. The worlds of artificial intelligence and ancient magic collide. Crystal City glistens with diamonds but its dazzling beauty comes at a deadly price. The capital of Khalendar thrives on a steady supply of gemstones from the neighboring Barrens a colony of the Empire. Walter Saltanetska translates AI code for the Khalendar government helping to breathe life into the ambitious vision of the AI Masters. When Walter discovers a terrible secret which could destroy the life of his lover Elaine he decides to tell her despite strict orders to keep what he translates confidential. What begins as a catastrophe eventually grows into a rebellion. Elaine is taken captive by the AI Masters and Walter must do everything in his power to rescue her. He starts his quest with a single goal in mind finding Elaine but along the way Walter discovers that saving her is only a small part of his destiny. During his travels he encounters a long-lost relative a warrior matriarch and a mystical kingdom forgotten to time. Yet Walter's true journey occurs not in physical space but the captivating depths of his mind. An inventive blend of dystopian science-fiction and fantasy the Jade Rebellion explores whether we can overcome technological determinism by preserving history nature spirituality and ultimately our humanity.