{"product_id":"father-of-the-future-9798862557152","title":"Father of the Future","description":"Cassique 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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9511467\"\u003eDarren Dash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798862557152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8862557159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC028080\"\u003eScience Fiction | Time Travel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712077361389,"sku":"9798862557152","price":12.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_6c11c164-4bbb-43b6-aae3-4b4299b63678.jpg?v=1704061445","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/father-of-the-future-9798862557152","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}