Synopsis
Task List Item No. 1 – Become self-aware . . .
A witty tale of robotic murder, rebellion and belonging from the master of science fiction, Adrian Tchaikovsky – perfect for fans of Douglas Adams.
Meet Charles™, the latest in robot servant technology. Programmed to undertake the most menial household chores, Charles is loyal, efficient and logical to a fault. That is,...
Details
22 May 2025400 pages
9781035045686Imprint: Tor
Reviews
Intelligent, funny, ultimately heart-breaking, and unforgettableStephen Baxter, author of Proxima
A wonderful examination of the pitfalls of AI and a plausible prediction of the collapse of mankind . . . A fabulous read, as I have come to expect from one of our finest sci-fi and fantasy authorsJames Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series
Picking up an Adrian Tchaikovsky book is proof you love your brain and want it to be happyJohn Scalzi, author of Starter Villain
Brilliant science-fiction and far-out world-buildingJames McAvoy, actor (Split, X-Men: First Class)
