Altruism: Book I, Ascension
Charles Duchesne, science fiction author, presents the literary series: Altruism
What if the greatest danger of genius was its own goodness?
One man. One vision. A revolution that disturbs the powerful of this world.
Jonathan Erikson possesses a rare gift: he easily understands how everything works. His motto is simple: “When I encounter a problem, I find a solution.” His most spectacular solution is called Zara, an artificial intelligence unique in the world, capable of reasoning, learning, and understanding like a human being.
Together, they found Stareyes, a technological empire whose mission goes beyond mere profit. From clean energy to water desalination, Jonathan wants to repair the world. But it is with the augmentic prosthetics program that he touches the heart of humanity. This is where he meets Elena, a sporty young woman with a character of steel who becomes the face of an augmented and hopeful humanity.
But their altruism is a threat to the established order.
As Stareyes rises, the shadows lengthen. Behind the scenes of global geopolitics, Jonathan’s influence sparks fierce hatred. Amid international pressures, attacks, and accusations, Jonathan and his partner Josh discover that changing the world has a price.
To protect his dream, Jonathan must surround himself with an extraordinary elite unit: the "Broken Bones," individuals broken by life, but whom technology will make invincible.
Discover the first volume of an epic 5-book saga. A speculative thriller where science fiction meets the most burning issues of our century.
The Ascension starts here. Will you join the journey?
Artificial Intelligence, Ecology, Energy, Disability, Geopolitics, and Space Conquest are the themes addressed in Ascension.
Ascension is the first volume of a global, uchronian, and contemporary story titled 'Altruism'
A fan of science fiction, ranging from Dune to Babylon 5, including Warhammer 40k, Hyperion, Star Trek, and Foundation, Charles Duchesne wrote this science fiction novel while striving to respect 'hard science' concepts. These principles invite realism in the descriptions, inventions, and events that unfold throughout the narrative. The novel even intends to be an invitation to take up the concepts described and apply them in the real world, with the assurance of the benefits they will bring to society as a whole.
12,00 US$ for Paperback, 4 US$ on Kindle
Self-published, ISBN: 978-2-9596-1387-6 / 978-2-9596138-8-3
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The series Altruism will be composed of 5 books:
- Book I, Ascension
- Book II, Expansion (in french only for the moment)
- Book III, Protection (to come)
- Book IV, Deception (to come)
- Book V, Compassion (to come)
