Science-Fiction
Date Published: Sept. 20, 2022
Publisher: Nonlinear Publishing
Narrator: Veronica Pace
Run Time: 11 hours, 44 minutes
“Smart, riveting and next gen.” (Pamela Wirth, CEO and author
of Saving My Son)
“…a provocative science fiction novel featuring the union of two
unrivaled, intelligent technologies.” (Foreword-Clarion Reviews)
Dr. Keira Stetson has two passions: ethical artificial
intelligence—AI with a conscience—and creating technology that
improves children’s lives. Trapped in an earthquake-flattened building
with a half-dozen panicked five-year-olds, she fears the worst. When
billionaire Roy Brandt leverages his mysterious nanite technology to rescue
them, she’s both grateful and intrigued.
Impressed by his prototype technology but alarmed at its potential for
exploitation, Keira merges her company with Brandt’s. The merger gives
Keira access to much-needed funds for the development of her own tech, and
access to Brandt’s powerful minuscule robots. In turn, she and her AI
assistant, Elly, embed Keira’s trademark Moral Operating System in
Brandt’s nanite SmartDust to rein in its power.
But Brandt’s technology has been kept secret for a reason. Though
he’s adamant about using the Dust to improve life, not destroy it,
corporate raiders and the military have other ideas. They want to weaponize
Brandt’s nanites. Suddenly, everything Keira has worked for is in
jeopardy. Exposed to the worst humanity has to offer, she and Elly must
fight to use this newfound tech for good and keep it out of the wrong
hands…before it’s too late.
All proceeds from sales of Moral Code will go to PreventChildAbuse.org and
Thorn.org.
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About the Author
“Moral Code” is not the first collaboration for Lois and Ross
Melbourne. Side-by-side, they grew their software business to a global
award-winning organization, as CEO and Chief Technology Officer,
respectively. Now Lois’ storytelling brings to life Ross’ deep
understanding of the possibilities within artificial intelligence and
robotics. Parenting and marriage have been the easy part of this
equation.
Lois is now writing books, having published two children’s books
about exploring careers. “Moral Code” is her first but not her
last novel. Ross’ current work includes artificial intelligence and
robotics.
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