The Photo Jumper (Photo Jumper Series Book 1) by Tony Bible - Low-Tech Sci-fi With A Huge 'Wow' Factor!

The Photo Jumper (Photo Jumper Series Book 1) by Tony Bible

I received a copy of this book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.

At the outset, I have only one word to describe this book - WOW!

The Photo Jumper is an amazing tale of a man with a special ability allowing him to visit the past by jumping into photographs. This is a character-driven tale of Allister, who has an ability even he doesn't completely understand. It is extremely well written with characters that a reader can care about, descriptions of the settings that come alive, and it is emotionally charged, running a full gamut of the emotional spectrum. I was absorbed in this story from the moment I started reading all the way to the end. This is one of the best books I have read this year so far. Not to be missed.

Allister McClamroch is, more or less, an ordinary guy with an extraordinary ability; he can jump into and out of photographs at will. He can interact with others in those images, and he can even take inanimate objects into and out of photos. While he cannot bring people with him, he can relive old moments and enjoy new experiences that enrich him. There are rules he cannot break. He cannot go into a photo and stay there forever.

But not all is fun and games for him. There are consequences for actions, both good and bad. 

In the real world, he has his share of problems. He is a lonely person, and at times seems like a tragic character. He has a sense of responsibility and works hard to take care of those obligations, sometimes falling short. One thing he is dealing with is an obsession over the death of a high school friend. Allister is determined to see his friend and his friend's family receive the justice that is their due.

But there is also so much more to this tale.

Grayson is a cop. He is also Allister's friend and confidant. The two work to solve cold cases while Allister works to become a private investigator. Then there's Mila. A woman Allister meets completely by chance who becomes someone special in Allister's life.

All the characters in this book are believable as people one might meet anywhere, and they come alive as the reader gets deeper into this tale.

My favorite plot point in Photo Jumper involves character transformation. Every photo Allister jumps into becomes a real place for him, but when he jumps out, everything is reset to what it was before he jumped in. Not only is this a great plot device, but it affords the principal character an opportunity to reflect on his decisions and even make things right for himself. It is difficult to explain without spoiling important aspects of the story, so I'll just leave this right here.

The primary theme of the book, and my takeaway, is while one can be obsessed by past situations, there is always hope for a better future if one can focus on the things in life that are important. The author sums it up in a quote from Buddha: "In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you."

Or perhaps another quote that applies is from Star Trek. Mr. Spock observes in the episode entitled Amok Time...

"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true."

The Photo Jumper is a well written, highly entertaining sci-fi adventure. I was mesmerized from the start and was never bored, nor did I run into anything that took me out of the story. It unfolds much like a movie would in the reader's mind. The tale is loaded with twists and turns, and I didn't find anything predictable. There are some disturbing moments of violence, but those were not gratuitous and helped to move the story along. The science fiction is on the lighter side, so there are no long-winded explanations of how things work, and there isn't a lot of jargon to bog down the flow of the story. It is one fine story I can recommend for any reader; it has everything one can want from an engaging reading experience. Highest Recommendations!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Writing stories like no other."

Tony's passion is writing science fiction and fantasy with an emotional punch. Raised with humble beginnings in Georgia, his early childhood limited travel. The only way to experience other places was with voracious reading and imagination. He draws inspiration from fantasy/fiction genres, dreams, comics, the supernatural, and roleplaying games. He applies his degree in world history to deliver relatable but unpredictable storytelling that readers demand.

Tony is never not writing, but breaks away to burn new recipes in the kitchen, neglect chores to obsess over football, and play with his dog. He is based in San Antonio, Texas, happily married, raising two children, and works in the financial industry.

Tony has a lot of future work in progress. Check out his web page at https://tonybible.com/ for more information.

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The Shackleton Signal by Joshua T. Calvert - Fast-Paced Sci-Fi Including High Adventure And Intrigue!

The Shackleton Signal by Joshua T. Calvert

One day, not long ago, I ran across a recommendation for this book on one of the Sci-Fi Facebook groups I follow. The first thing that attracted my attention was the cover. Next was the book's back-cover description. I knew this was one I had to read.

Overall, I enjoyed this book immensely. It opens with action and continues at a high-speed pace all the way to the ending. There was never a spot where it was dull. The 415 pages (Kindle edition) flowed by so smoothly, I lost track of time reading. The characters are all believable, and I found myself caring about several of them as the story unfolded. I especially enjoyed the science presented in the book and how the author embellished it with his own plausible license to bring it all together.

There are two main plots in Shackleton Signal, and they are both exciting and follow different themes that come together at the end.

An alien signal is received by an orbiting lunar satellite, and the race is on!

As the NASA satellite, Sentinel 1, passes over the Shackleton Crater at the moon's south pole, it receives a signal that scientists on earth can only assume is from an alien civilization. It is presumed the signal is coming from an object deep in the crater that has often been thought of as a possible landing site for future Lunar missions because of the possible resources lying at the cold, dark bottom of the crater.

The US is determined to be the first to uncover the secrets of this monumental discovery, but so is the Chinese space agency. There are sacrifices to me made and what is discovered may have some consequences for humankind itself if the missions are not handled correctly.

There are a lot of great characters, but the tale focuses on two appearing in their own plot lines.

Astronaut Charlie Reid is a compassionate former soldier who is chosen as a member of the American crew to investigate the origin of the signal from Shackleton. He is well trained and competent, as well as quite resourceful. All his skills come into play as his mission to the moon develops, and there is no certainty of his survival at the end of it all.

On Earth, it falls to Major Rebecca Hinrichs, an intelligence officer from the Pentagon, to root out several irregularities surrounding the discovery of the Shackleton signal. As she uncovers layer upon layer, her mission becomes more dangerous. Her survival also comes into question as the story unfolds.

These two characters are joined by several others with differing personalities and personal opinions. Calvert did a great job in creating people that drive the story forward and make the book an entertaining read. 

My favorite point of the plot in The Shackleton Signal is also my takeaway from the story.

As we stand on the shores of the cosmic ocean, there are endless discoveries to be made. There is no single person, or even a single nation, that can make those discoveries. In order for humans to make those discoveries, we must resolve ourselves to setting aside our inherent nationalism and learn to work together.

Thanks to Carl Sagan for the shores of the cosmic ocean metaphor.

To say anymore here would be to reveal major spoilers, so I'll just leave it here.

As mentioned before, I found this to be a great read. There is high tension as events unfold. There is tragedy and triumph. And there are elements of the story that will hopefully make one think about the future of human exploration of space. I think The Shackleton Signal would be a thrilling read for any Sci-Fi fan, or it might even be a story any reader of any genre might enjoy. The technical aspects are quite accessible to anyone.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Joshua T. Calvert is an award-winning author whose books have sold more than one million copies. He has traveled the world—on foot, by Jeep, by bicycle, by motorcycle, and lots of other ways besides. As you might imagine, he’s seen many things most people never see – including an Iranian prison cell, from the inside! In Kyrgyzstan, he fared slightly better, narrowly avoiding being kidnapped for ransom. Skydiver, scuba diver, martial artist, adventurer – his goal is to experience everything possible and then make it real to you in his books. And he’s made a good run of it so far: in the Philippines, he did police training on multiple types of firearms (despite being no fan of guns himself); dove in Asian waters among sharks and shipwrecks; and patrolled with Sumatran jungle rangers.

That’s what defines Calvert’s approach to method writing: pushing himself beyond his own limits, to experience first-hand what his characters experience, to make your immersion in his stories as deep as it can be.

For Ganymede Rises, after a slight detour with some smugglers in the deserts of Uzbekistan and the steppes of Mongolia, he traveled by dogsled and snowshoe to the Arctic Circle to experience first-hand what it’s like to be utterly isolated in the coldest place on Earth. For his book The Fossil, he sat with professional pilots in flight simulators for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft to learn what it’s like to fly a passenger jet. His latest adventure: a parabolic flight with European Space Agency astronauts, to experience zero-gravity. All so he can describe it to you, in his own words.

You can see Joshua's other books and sign up for his newsletter at https://www.joshuatcalvert.com/

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Beyond The AI: Danny And The Mystery of Neuranetrix 3 By Deepesh Ramachandran Vijayalekshimi - Great First Novel By An Experienced Tech Professional

Beyond the AI: Danny and the Mystery of Neuranetrix 3 by Deepesh Ramachandran Vijayalekshimi

I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Beyond the AI is a young adult novel about a boy and a computer, but not just any computer. As a matter of fact, the title is more descriptive of the machine Danny finds himself in possession of.

As far as I can determine, this is the first published novel by Deepesh, and it is a good one. There isn't a dull moment in this tale of intrigue and mystery. It is a thrilling ride written by an author who knows technology firsthand and combines his knowledge with his creative spark.

I said this is a young adult novel, but anyone should be able to enjoy this story. That being said, there are a couple of brief incidents of violence parents might be apprehensive about in the prose if their youngster picks this one up.

Danny Johnson and his family arrive at their new home in Timberdale in early October. They are excited to be moving into a new home, but there are certain financial hardships that come with the property. Danny, a twelve-year-old middle school student, eagerly explores his the new home and, in the attic, discovers a very large and heavy computer tower under a pile of old clothing. Excited that he has found a new gaming machine, talks his dad and grandfather into moving the machine into his room. Danny's uncle arrives with monitors and other components for the machine.

In the meantime, Danny makes friends easily with some of his classmates at school who help him figure out the password to crack into the system. What they discover is beyond their expectations, way beyond, as a matter of fact.

And so begins the mystery of the NeuraNetrix 3 system. Danny's life take a wholly unexpected direction that includes the threat of disaster.

Danny is a highly intelligent kid who lives with Matt and Jessie Johnson, his mother and dad, and his little sister, a young toddler named Evie. His friends are also very smart and all above-average students. His uncle, Josh, is a well trained and working computer expert who knows his way around tech. Then there is Danny's grandfather, Chris. He is an extraordinary handyperson and carpenter who makes a pretty good living in the community handling work wherever he can find it. Chris and Danny have a special relationship and spend a lot of time together. 

Together, they all get caught up in the mystery as Danny takes it upon himself to solve with the help of his family and friends. But the task is humongous, and eventually, law enforcement and government agencies become involved when the scope of the crisis is uncovered.

If there was a point of contention for me in this story, it is with the kids. I felt as though they were maybe just a little too mature for their age. They used vocabulary that seemed a little above their level. I suspended my disbelief a bit to get through this point.

That being said, I appreciated one scene in particular where Danny shows a level of maturity and understanding that touched me in a deeply personal way.

In one scene, the family was shopping in a store with a display of Halloween costumes. Danny was enthralled by the display, and Matt noticed his son's obvious fascination with the selections. Matt reminded his son about the financial burdens the family were experiencing and regretfully suggested he wear a costume from the previous year. Danny responded with understanding and maturity. Instead of disappointment, the boy suggested just getting a costume for his sister and said... 

"We've got a great new home now. That's what matters."(Page 51)

On a personal level, this hit me in the feels because I remember one year, my own dad's union was on strike during the Christmas season, and money was quite tight. The memories of what my parents must have felt during that time came flooding back to me.

My takeaway from Beyond the AI is to remember that sometimes we take on tasks that are too large for us to handle alone. One needs to be willing to accept help from others to accomplish such things that are too large, or the result will be failure.

I recommend Beyond the AI to readers in the middle school level to adult. It is a fine story that kept me entertained all the way through. I enjoyed the interactions between the kids and adults. On another level, I found this tale thought provoking, in that we are currently on the cusp of an artificial intelligence revolution. We have yet to learn what the future of this technology holds for humanity. There is a promise of great benefits from AI, but it also opens up a whole new possibility of exploitation by those with nefarious intent. 

I look forward to Deepesh's future creations and am eager to watch the growth of this brilliant new author.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Deepesh, hailing from Kerala, India, is an engineer who has carved out an impressive two-decade career in the technology sector. His journey has seen him work with tech giants like Meta, Intuit, and Microsoft, in addition to collaborating with a handful of other multinational corporations and startups.His professional journey took him to the United States, where he spent approximately six pivotal years in Silicon Valley, refining his expertise in AI and machine learning, and immersing himself in the forefront of technological innovations characteristic of Silicon Valley culture.

Deepesh's interests extend beyond the technical realm of algorithms and codes, reflecting his diverse passions. Endowed with innate creativity, he holds a deep affinity for science fiction literature and music. When health hurdles temporarily diverted his tach path, Deepesh embraced the chance to explore his artistic side fully. In his writing, he skillfully interlaces technical expertise with vivid imagination, guiding readers through enthralling landscapes of speculative fiction. Through his examination of futuristic themes and ethical quandaries, he challenges readers to contemplate the far-reaching consequences of technological progress.

In addition to his literary pursuits, Deepesh finds solace in and inspiration in music, where he channels his creativity into compositions that resonate with emotion and innovation, His diverse cultural background and multicultural experiences infuse his work with rich, nuanced perspectives, rooted in his upbringing in Kerala, fondly referred to as God's own country.

As Deepesh embarks on this new chapter of his career as both an author and musician, his innate creativity inspires him to thoughtfully engage with the worlds of literature and music.

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Crackle and Fire: An Angela Hardwicke Mystery By Russ Colchamiro - Hard Boiled Sci-Fi Mystery With A Noir Twist

Crackle and Fire: An Angela Hardwicke Mystery (Angela Hardwicke Mysteries Book 1) By Russ Colchamiro

I learned about this book from a Facebook post from the author promoting the third book in the series soon to be released. When I went to Amazon to pre-order that one, I saw there are two more in the series, so I thought it only natural I start with at the beginning. I contacted the author and asked if the book needed to be read in order and he assured me each story is a stand-alone and can be read out of order. The only element one could consider an arc is character growth.

Crackle and Fire is a sci-fi mystery story, but what really appealed to me was the pulpish-looking cover art suggesting a traditional detective story written in the noir style. That is exactly what this story is! The principal character, Angela Hardwicke, is a hard-nosed private investigator for hire. But a great character is not all there is to it, there is also a great backdrop of world-building for Angela to play in. When you also throw in good old-fashioned private eye sarcasm and cynicism, you get an eminently entertaining tale of intrigue.

There is so much to like about Crackle and Fire, I hardly know where to begin. I'll just start out with calling it a fun and entertaining rollercoaster ride.

In the blurb, it is said the story is a combination of Dr. Who, Blade Runner, and Philip Marlowe all rolled into one. All those elements are part of the tale.

Angela is a P.I. who knows her business and has a reputation for getting the job done. When she is approached by a man who wants her to track down some stolen corporate files, it sounds like an easy open and shut case. It turns out it is anything but easy as she must fight her way through a web of lies, being chased by elements of organized crime, a mysterious murder, and an insane malevolent traveler who us willing to travel long distances to get what he wants. Add to that her struggle with her own personal problems and nothing is easy for our hero as she works diligently to untie knot after knot, plodding through hopefully to a successful conclusion. 

Our principal character, Angela, is a P.I. from a place called Eternity where the universe is regulated. So, she's not just any gumshoe, and she has the smarts and instincts to rise above the pack. My favorite thing about her is how she handles herself when confronted by difficult situations. She never breaks character and stays just as hard-boiled as any other time. But there is more to her. She has a personal demon she is constantly fighting, and sometimes it gets the best of her. Her demon exists as a psychoactive drug that is powerful and holds one like a pair of vice grips. Angela is desperately trying not to give in to her addictions because if she does, she will forever lose what she cares most about.

No, I will not tell you, you're going to have to do your own investigation - read the book.

The entire tale is told through Angela's eyes. We get everything from her narrative, and it is all great.

My favorite point of plot is all the swerves the reader will encounter as the story unfolds. It starts out pretty simple and there is a constant crescendo in the action and just when one thinks it is ending, there's a new twist, or another wrinkle. It is just layers upon layers of brilliant storytelling in Crackle and Fire.

My takeaway from this tale is to remember that one should never take anything for granted. Something may look easy, but one can never know everything, even if one is highly intelligent, it is impossible to predict every contingency, especially when there are other people involved.

I loved Crackle and Fire. I love the protagonist, the style it's written in, and the colorful world building. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys mysteries in the noir style of storytelling combined with science fiction. I am looking forward to the next books in this series.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Russ Colchamiro is the author of the rollicking space opera Crossline, the zany SF/F backpacking comedy series Finders Keepers, Genius de Milo, and Astropalooza, Editor of the SF anthology Love, Murder, & Mayhem, and co-author of the noir anthology, Murder in the Montague Falls, all with Crazy 8 Press.

Russ has contributed to several other anthologies, including Tales of the Crimson Keep, Pangea, Altered States of the Union, They Keep Killing Glenn, Thrilling Adventure Yarns, Badass Moms, Brave New Girls, Camelot 13, and TV Gods 2.

For more on Russ and his books visit www.russcolchamiro.com, follow hom on Twitter and Instagram @AuthorDudeRuss, and 'like' his Facebook author page.

Russ lives in New Jersey with his wife, two ninjas, and crazy dog, Simon, who may in fact be an alien himself.

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Riebeckite: Bruised Moon Sequence Book One by O.R. Lea - Great Sci-Fi Thrller Well Worth The Time

Riebeckite: Bruised Moon Sequence Book One by O.R. Lea

It's always a good day when I receive an email from an author who has discovered this blog and offers me the opportunity to read and comment on his/her new book. Such is the case with this tale by O.R. Lea. After reading the blub, I knew I had to read this because of its unique setting of near future events in the Persian Gulf.

I downloaded a copy of Riebeckite from Kindle Unlimited and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Overall, I found Rebeckite to be a well told great story. It features well-defined characters set in a world where there are those who would exploit a disaster for greed and power. I enjoyed the location setting of the story; I've never read a sci-fi story set in the Middle East as far as I can remember. I found it refreshing the people depicted were mostly just regular people trying to go about their lives as best they can. It was fun getting a brief view of culture I feel is often misunderstood by many in western culture.

Rebeckite is a sci-fi thriller with political and scientific intrigue. It is well paced with characters who are well developed and that a reader can care about. The principal human antagonists are developed through the story and their true motivations are revealed slowly. The non-human antagonist is terrifying, leading to some rather graphic descriptions of death and dismemberment, but I would not label the gory scenes as gratuitous. There are some small bits of humor added to the tale that made me laugh; most of those were between the two principal characters.

In 2027, the Earth's moon is struck by an asteroid named Riebecki. The impact kicked up enough material to form a ghostly blue ring around the satellite. While it is a breath-taking site for those on the planet, Earth's gravity is also pulling a steady stream of material into the atmosphere. The material sprinkling into the air is harmful to life on the land, so a series of giant scrubbers are built to remove the material, dubbed riebeckite, from the atmosphere and deposited into the sea. As a result, fisheries are suffering. The company in charge of the scrubbers employ Dr. Tahira Piriyeva to study the effects of the blue dust on the ocean around the island of Qeshm. When one of her colleagues is injured, she begins a journey of discovery that leads to a deadly realization.

Further investigation shows that the danger from the material streaming from the moon is being exploited by greedy, power-hungry individuals whose self-interest could put millions of lives in jeopardy. 

When Tahira is reunited with a childhood friend, Zareen Isfahani, it is a race for survival and to expose those who would put the world's population in harm's way to protect the secret of the Riebeckites and gain fortune.

This tale has a lot of great characters at both ends of the spectrum. My favorite characters in this story are the dynamic duo of Tahira and Zareen. Together, they are an unstoppable force with Tahira as the brains, and Zareen as the muscle. The pair are from different sides of the tracks, with Tahira on the island because of the annexation by Azerbaijan. Zareen is a native of Iran and is part of the resistance to the annexation of Qeshm. They are friends when they are young but wound up getting separated during an uprising. When they are reunited, they have changed, but it doesn't take them long to remember their friendship and how much they care for each other.

Both are strong female characters, and it isn't hard to find them as people one can care about. The author did a great job creating characters with such complementary strengths, and their ability to fill in the gaps in each other’s weaknesses.

My favorite point of plot is the development of the principal characters, but at the same time, I enjoyed the development of the tale's main antagonist; the beings that arise because of the material streaming to the Earth from the moon. Without getting specific, I will say that the development of the monsters is slow and enhances development of the plot. For a lot of the story, I was wondering what would eventually come from this part. I was not disappointed. I will also say that what came of the material is terrifying, and difficult to defeat.

My takeaway from Riebeckites is how people from diametrically different cultures can find a bridge of friendship, overcome their differences, and work together for a common goal. I also appreciated a look into cultures I normally read little about.

I found Riebeckites a refreshing thrill-a-minute rollercoaster ride full if twists and turns. This tale should appeal to any sci-fi fan who enjoys an action-packed story with some terrifying moments, suspense, and great character development. The highest recommendations for this brilliantly written tale.

There are two more books coming in this tale. Book two is titled Torpor's End due out in November, 2022, and Camp Chelovek to be released in March, 2023.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Raised and educated in North Wales, Oliver spent his early 20s working for a theatre-in-education music troupe for as long as it took to feel like his GCSE in Welsh language had provided its money's worth. Since then, he's lived in Portsmouth and currently works as a laboratory analyst. His biggest failure as a writer has been in his attempts to settle on a genre, having written about Middle Eastern vampires, African mercenaries, and supernatural Welsh murderers. His first 'properly' published novel, "Riebeckite", is a near-future speculative fiction story set in the Persian Gulf.

He is @orleaauthor on Twitter and Instagram, and his website is orlea.co.uk.

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The Truth Effect: Rising World: Book 1 By Anne Mortensen

The Truth Effect: Rising World: Book 1 by Anne Mortensen

I received an advanced review coy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Truth Effect is a dystopian sci-fi novel set in the year 2030 where some drastic changes are taking place, especially concerning information technology and journalism.

I had a little trouble getting into this story at first, but I stayed with it and enjoyed it to the end. My chief trouble was keeping track of who the characters are, but that's probably just me. I also felt the pacing was a little slow, with too much detail in the setup. 

The characters are good, solid, and well written. I got little background on them, but I found I cared a lot about a couple of them enough to keep me in the story.

As a thriller, this is a great story. The principal character is in danger from the beginning and every corner she turns is full of more and more jeopardy.

Set in England, in the not too distant future, the government passes Truth Laws that regulate how information is sent to the population. The laws are to regulate all online activity and is enforced by an intricate network of surveillance and a group of thugs that arrest truth breakers. The government defines what is truth, and as one might guess, if it makes them look bad, it isn't to be reported.

Kelly Blackwell is the first victim of these Truth Laws when she accused of libeling a prominent government official. As she investigates more deeply, she gets into more and more trouble. Not only is her livelihood threatened, but so is her very life. When it is discovered that there is also a plot to control people's thoughts under the Truth Laws, Kelly and her friends decide they need to expose the sinister nature of what is happening and shut it down.

Kelly is a hard-charging reporter who loves her job. She is relentless in finding the truth and even when in personal danger, she will not give up. She and her network of hackers figure out what is happening and work to get to the actual truth, but it is her tenacity that puts her in the most dangerous position of being hunted by the government, who is in control of vast technology.

While I like Kelly, I really didn't become wholly invested in her character. She seemed somewhat one-dimensional to me. At the same time, I found her to be a heroic figure who is willing to put herself in harm’s way to fight against injustice.

This story reads like Orwell's 1984 on steroids. In the world created by the author, the government seems bent on controlling every aspect of everyone's life. It serves to be a thought provoking to heighten awareness to readers at a time when distrust of the government seems to be a growing concern.

My takeaway from Truth Effect is that people in a democratic society must be ever vigilant and realize stories such as these, touted as fiction, can become reality when power is left unchecked.

There was a time when I would have said we would never let things like the events in this story happen. Unfortunately, that time has passed and stories such as Truth Effect seem all too plausible. The current media aims their reporting at one end of the political spectrum or other and are inviting governments to intervene on behalf of the public to ensure the truth bubbles to the top. Of course, if this happens, there is more than enough corruption to be sure to put those working in the government in the best light.

Truth effect is a disturbing story for a society that needs to be disturbed.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Anne Mortensen has been writing in one form or another for most of her life. In between it all, she held various full-time positions, including typesetter, PR executive, cafe owner, photographer, and journalist. In 2015, she committed to her first solo fiction project, experimenting with ideas, forms, points of view, and genre. In 2021, she completed her debut, The Truth Effect - science fiction with elements of dystopian, techno-thriller, and mystery.

Originally from El Paso, Texas, Anne now lives in London with her loving husband and gentle tabby, Meli. She is writing her second novel.

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