2040

<p>In 2040 advanced technology has transformed daily life yet many social ills remain.</p><p><br></p><p>At 40 Michael faces a choice: remain in Boston tethered to uninspiring government programs or forge a fresh path. Embracing the latter he relocates to Berkeley to join his twin brother in his groundbreaking research into dark matter. </p><p><br></p><p>Could this elusive intangible substance rumored to permeate the universe also reside within the human brain holding the key to the mysteries of consciousness?</p><p><br></p><p>When an experiment goes awry or perhaps ominously right Michael undergoes an extraordinary transformation emerging with newfound confidence insatiable ambition and an enigmatic edge. Enter Anni a formidable Chinese power broker and trailblazer in the realm of artificial intelligence.</p><p><br></p><p>Amidst this backdrop a catastrophic sleeping sickness sweeps across the globe consuming the consciousness of its victims. Scientists make a chilling discovery; the origins are extraterrestrial.</p><p><br></p><p>Delving into themes of dark matter artificial intelligence and the new frontier of artificial intimacy this novel offers a stark look at the challenges and wonders that may await us in the not-so-distant future.</p>