{"product_id":"father-of-the-future-paperback","title":"Father of the Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDarren Dash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassique is a time travelling Fixer in AD 2853. It's his job to nip back into the past and fix problems which threaten to wipe out the world of the twenty-ninth century. But the longer Cassique spends in those past times, the more he comes to wonder if the docile, VR-obsessed people of his present would actually benefit from a reset. It's a dangerous thought, because that would mean taking a stand against Father, the world-running super-computer, and Father takes a very dim view of any form of rebellion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Cassique teams up with a couple of relatively famous figures from the past, they start trying to formulate a plan to make time travel work in their favour, and return the reins of control to humanity. But they have to be exceedingly careful, because Father might be listening... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA darkly comic cross between \u003ci\u003e1984\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTime Bandits\u003c\/i\u003e, this science fiction work shines a light on the dangers of putting too much power in the hands of a computer, and is more timely than ever when framed against the recent debate concerning the rise of AI. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A timely, riveting, thought-provoking page-turner.\" \u003cb\u003eKirkus\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Barbed with sarcastic and self-aware narration, this wildly creative read weaves issues of religion, science, and politics into a masterful allegory of contemporary society, seen through the spectacularly inventive lens of a far-flung future. 4.5 stars out of 5.\" \u003cb\u003eSelf-Publishing Review. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Packed with both references to existing history and imagined events and figures in the centuries to come, this is a fascinating and imaginative science fiction tale that blends fact and fiction to weave an entertaining read.\" \u003cb\u003eThe US Review of Books\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Darren Dash builds upon an intriguing premise to deliver an engaging sci-fi story with a healthy dose of satire, philosophical discourse, and dark humor. 5 stars out of 5.\" \u003cb\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A fun-filled and provocative time travel adventure.\" \u003cb\u003eThe BookLife Prize\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With enthralling jumps into the past, a dystopian setting, a tortured hero, and a race against time, \u003ci\u003eFather of the Future \u003c\/i\u003epractically begs to be adapted to the big screen. This story will stick with you for a very long time...\" \u003cb\u003eThe Literary Connoisseur\u003c\/b\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551976386867,"sku":"9798862557152","price":20.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/knr0A2KJHV9798862557152.webp?v=1761105176","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/father-of-the-future-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}