Technothriller, sci-fi thriller, war fiction
Date Published: December 16, 2024
Master is a lone soldier, relying on near-future technology and his own
creativity to survive in the Gray Zone of the Ukrainian warzone.
The year is 2028. The simmering conflict has transformed into a new kind of
battlefield, where military streamers compete for followers and views while
carrying out often deadly missions.
Armed with an arsenal of experimental technology—including an
advanced computer-brain interface, a multifunctional prosthetic arm, AI, and
drones controlled with his mind—Master embarks on a desperate run for
his life as he searches for missing fellow streamers.
The book contains 40+ original illustrations and maps. The maps and related
action follow actual geographical places down to smallest detail.
About the Author
Master Version 1.1 is my first book. I’ve been writing for most of my
life—not books, but code. I’m a software programmer. Together
with Martynas Majeris, who translated Master Version 1.1 into English, we
run a tiny company—essentially a two-and-a-half-man operation (sans
Charlie)—but one that’s extremely successful in its field:
amCharts. We estimate that our data visualization libraries are now used by
at least half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of smaller
businesses. Besides this main activity—which, even after nearly two
decades, is still fun—I also enjoy long-distance bike travel and
participate in competitive sailing events, both fully crewed and
double-handed. When it comes to my reading habits, I prefer science fiction.
Like most readers, I have my favorite writers, such as Neal Stephenson, and
eagerly await their new releases. In between, I enjoy giving new authors a
try. Sometimes, they blow me away and become new favorites, like Andy Weir.
Unfortunately, there’s also a fair share of disappointment. Every time
I felt let down by a new book, I thought, I could do better. On one such
occasion, I sat down and wrote my first chapter. Then I wrote another. And a
couple more. To make my texts believable, I wrote about things I know well.
As a member of the Lithuanian Riflemen Union—an organization of
voluntary fighters ready to take up arms and fight Russians if they come
this way—and a regular participant in tactical drills and exercises,
I’m well-versed in warfare. I know my way around guns and drone
combat. You can find me on BlueSky @marcelionis.
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