Book One

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It’s 2040 and transportation around the world is controlled by an advanced artificial intelligence system. The technology appears seamless until one fateful day, the seemingly impenetrable system fails, causing disasters and millions of deaths across the globe. No one left behind remains untouched by the tragedy now known as Mayday.

But what exactly happened that day? Could it have been an innocent malfunction, or is there something much more sinister at play? And if it wasn’t an accident, who was responsible for the murder of millions and, perhaps more importantly, why did they do it?

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Reviews for the Book One, The Dawn of AI

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“The Dawn of AI by Ryan LeKodak won the Finalist Award in the Fiction-Action category.”

—Readers' Favorite 2023 Book Award

“Set in the near future, LeKodak’s Paper War is the definitive science fiction saga when it comes to the benefits and dangers of AI. There simply is no more timely—and important—read than this series.”

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—Paul Goat Allen
BlueInk Review

“It’s refreshing to see a talented author like LeKodak take the trope into the dystopian disaster novel niche and deliver an action-packed tale that gives just as many blockbuster thrills as it does intelligent technological questions. The plot and its themes are the primary focus, but in the ensemble cast of characters caught in the crossfire, each one has good solid development and moments to shine.”

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—K.C. Finn
REaders' Favorite Review

“In a world where jobs and livelihoods are being increasingly threatened by AI’s potential, this book is a reminder that…machine malfunctions will inevitably happen.”

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—Theresa Kadair
Los Angeles Book Review

“Cloak-and-dagger action dominates the cyber-punkish premise of software gone bad.”

—Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: GET IT!)

“The pitfalls of giving the machines too much control play out in the storyline of Ryan LeKodak’s novel. His take on an apocalyptic event is so vivid it is frightening to contemplate. The Dawn of AI is a science fiction aficionado’s dream novel.”

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—Essien Asian
Readers' Favorite Review

“With the rise of Artificial Intelligence being a hot topic in the real world right now, I’m grateful to see such thought-provoking stories that explore this emergent technology’s potential. This book is an easy recommendation to anyone interested in exciting science fiction, which takes a prevailing concern of today’s world and explores it with intelligence and consideration.”

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—Lexie Fox
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“The characters are extremely well developed, which is quite an accomplishment given how many there are.”

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—Jamie Michele
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