PATTERN*SPEC
Hunted cops are dangerous cops. What will win in the end, loyalty or friendship?
2055: On New York City’s anarchic streets, NYPD Officer Alice Yu hunts down wanted criminals alongside her veteran partner, Mike. After four years in the Marines, the PTSD-plagued cop swore to never take another life. But when a ruthless gang blasts their car out of the air, Yu is catapulted into a deadly battle for survival.
Seriously injured when they crash-land in one of Brooklyn’s worst lawless zones, Yu, her partner, and their valuable captive barely escape heavily armed hunters. Knowing her colleague cannot afford to lose this case, the wounded policewoman faces a crisis of conscience: To uphold her duty means someone must die…
Will Yu’s loyalty make her pay the ultimate price?
Pattern_Spec is the first gripping novella in Jim Keen's Alice Yu series. If you like the jet-fueled thrill-rides of James S.A. Corey, William Gibson and Martha Wells, then you’ll love this sci-fi page-turner.
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PRAISE FOR THE ALICE YU SERIES
"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.
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.
"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.'
"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.'
