By Kelly Bridgewater
From the critically-acclaimed author whom Publishers Weekly has called a “master storyteller” comes a taut new thriller where things are not always as they appear to be.
Thirty years in the future, when AI is so advanced that humans live side by side with cognizant robots called Artificials, Kestrel Hathaway must come to terms not just with what machines know, but what they believe. Is hope real for them, or merely an illusion?
Soon after experiencing a personal tragedy, Kestrel witnesses a terrorist attack and is drawn into a world of conspiracies and lies that she and Jordan, her Artificial, have to untangle. With a second, more brutal attack looming on the horizon, their best chance of stopping it is teaming up with federal counterterrorism agent Nick Vernon.
But the clock is ticking—and all the while, Jordan is asking questions that Artificials were never meant to ask.
Deftly weaving suspense and intrigue into a rich, resonant tale that explores faith and what it really means to be human, Steven James offers us a glimpse into the future and into our own hearts.
Synapse is an unforgettable, gripping story of dreams shattered, truth revealed, and hope reborn.
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My Thoughts:
Steven James is my go-to writer when it comes to
Psychological Thrillers. He captures my attention and throws in so many twists
and turns that I usually don't figure out who the villain is before the end of
the novel. James has written a new novel entitled Synapse. This tale is a little dystopian meets I, Robot. Can a machine worship God? That seems to be an important
question that the robot in the story asks. As for the plot, I felt quite bored.
There really wasn't that much action until the last ten percent of the novel.
The main character lost a baby in the opening chapters, and it changes her and
sticks with her throughout the novel. But instead of that, she really doesn't
change that much. The idea of a minister having a kid without being married is
a little odd even though she does talk about God and doubting her faith at
times. It just didn't sit with me too well. Overall, Synapse by Steven James is a complete 180 from what he normally
writes, and I wasn't that thrilled with the novel. Fans of science fiction and dystopian novels
might devour this novel.
I received a complimentary copy of Synapse by Steven James from Thomas Nelson Publishing, but the
opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
2 out of 5 stars
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About the Author:
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Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose
pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing
fan base.
Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you."
Equipped with a unique Master's Degree in Storytelling, Steven has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades, speaking more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe.
Steven's groundbreaking book on the art of fiction writing, STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE, won a Storytelling World award. Widely-recognized for his storycrafting expertise, he has twice served as a Master CraftFest instructor at ThrillerFest, North America's premier training event for suspense writers.
Respected by some of the top thriller writers in the world, Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, "Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart."
After consulting with a former undercover FBI agent and doing extensive research on cybercrimes, Steven wrote his latest thriller, EVERY WICKED MAN--a taut, twist-filled page turner that is available now wherever books are sold. Suspense Magazine selected it as one of their "Best of 2018" books in the thriller/suspense category. (Taken from Amazon.)
Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you."
Equipped with a unique Master's Degree in Storytelling, Steven has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades, speaking more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe.
Steven's groundbreaking book on the art of fiction writing, STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE, won a Storytelling World award. Widely-recognized for his storycrafting expertise, he has twice served as a Master CraftFest instructor at ThrillerFest, North America's premier training event for suspense writers.
Respected by some of the top thriller writers in the world, Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, "Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart."
After consulting with a former undercover FBI agent and doing extensive research on cybercrimes, Steven wrote his latest thriller, EVERY WICKED MAN--a taut, twist-filled page turner that is available now wherever books are sold. Suspense Magazine selected it as one of their "Best of 2018" books in the thriller/suspense category. (Taken from Amazon.)
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