THIS AUTOMATIC EDEN
In 2057 New York, human life can be copied, deleted, and replaced — and Alice Yu may be next.
Alice is an ex-NYPD cop with no badge, no future, and a past that refuses to stay buried. But when a murdered government witness turns out to be an illegal human copy, she sees one last chance to claw her way back by joining the investigation.
Partnered with a mysterious FBI agent, Alice is pulled into a conspiracy built on artificial intelligence, human reprinting, and the promise of eternal life for the powerful few. After barely surviving an assassination attempt, she follows the trail from New York to Washington, D.C., where her new partner’s secrets may be as dangerous as the people hunting them.
The deeper Alice digs, the clearer the truth becomes: in a world where people can be copied, erased, and replaced, justice may already be obsolete.
Can Alice expose the conspiracy before she becomes its next disposable body?
This Automatic Eden is a dystopian cyberpunk thriller about artificial intelligence, illegal human copies, government conspiracy, and survival in 2057 New York. Perfect for readers who like William Gibson, Richard K. Morgan, and fast-paced sci-fi techno-thrillers with damaged heroes.
PRAISE FOR ‘THIS AUTOMATIC EDEN’
Reader Praise for "This Automatic Eden"
"★★★★★ I've been reading Science Fiction for 60 years and Jim Keen is a new talent to be cherished." Bill B.
"★★★★★ If you're a fan of science fiction, the type that makes you believe you're experiencing history rather than reading a story, this is the series for you." 718
"★★★★★ In the world of Alice Yu, Keen has invented the perfect place to explore the likely dangers of technology and the timeless horrors of the struggle for power." Nomi A.
"★★★★★ If you enjoy sci-fi and stories about being human, this one is for you." Rick Y.
"★★★★★ Far more than just a futuristic adventure, This Automatic Eden takes us places we may not want to go." David W.
"★★★★★ The perfect blend of golden age excitement and modern grit that had me racing through the book." Mike S.
"★★★★★ A hugely entertaining story; it is as exhilarating as it is prophetic." Nick.J
Industry Praise for "This Automatic Eden"
"Escape from New York meets Cyberpunk! Instead of Snake we get Alice and she's no less badass. Perfect read for lovers of action-driven science fiction." — Anna Mocikat, author of the 'Behind Blue Eyes' science fiction series.
"An intense, captivating read. Deserves shelf space next to Gibson and Stephenson. Highly recommended!"— D.L. Young, author of the 'The Machine Killer' science fiction series.
"Jim Keen skillfully weaves real-life concerns about AI and automation together with a gripping crime thriller narrative"— Jon Richter, author of 'Auxiliary, London 2039.'
"A fantastic work that will delight both cyberpunk and general science fiction fans alike. The themes of machine autonomy, political conflict, and trust provide a backdrop to thrilling action scenes and strong characters..." — Mark Everglade, 'Cyberpunk Book Reviews & Interviews.'
Gripping, thoughtful and fast paced, this is why we read science fiction! With excellent world-building, complex characters and interesting questions about humanity's future, this book will keep you turning the pages from the first word."— Matthew Goodwin, author of the 'Into Neon' science fiction series.
