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"Marcus Tully pitched the tumbler as hard as he could at the screen. It slipped through the floating image and shattered against his study wall in a burst of golden rum."
"Marcus Tully pitched the tumbler as hard as he could at the screen. It slipped through the floating image and shattered against his study wall in a burst of golden rum."
"Marcus Tully pitched the tumbler as hard as he could at the screen. It slipped through the floating image and shattered against his study wall in a burst of golden rum."
Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver. Chapter One excerpt.
Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver. Chapter One excerpt.
An enthralling murder mystery with a vividly realised future world, forcing readers to grapple hard hitting questions about the climate crisis, our relationship with Artificial Intelligence and the price we would be willing to pay, as a species, to be saved. Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, Philip K Dick, Kim Stanley Robinson and RR Haywood.
An enthralling murder mystery with a vividly realised future world, forcing readers to grapple hard hitting questions about the climate crisis, our relationship with Artificial Intelligence and the price we would be willing to pay, as a species, to be saved. Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, Philip K Dick, Kim Stanley Robinson and RR Haywood.
An enthralling murder mystery with a vividly realised future world, forcing readers to grapple hard hitting questions about the climate crisis, our relationship with Artificial Intelligence and the price we would be willing to pay, as a species, to be saved. Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, Philip K Dick, Kim Stanley Robinson and RR Haywood.
What they say
Best Thriller Books
A jaw-dropping debut that feels like a blaring wake-up call. Thinking of the future as Weaver writes it fills me with awe as much as dread. An ingenious and constantly twisting thriller with machine-gun pacing, Artificial Wisdom is a must-read that transcends the barriers of genres to relate to different readers whatever their preference may be.
Kirkus Reviews
A fast-paced speculative thriller set in a morally desolate near future, this is a taut tale with a disturbingly plausible what-if scenario. In this timely novel, Weaver seizes upon big-picture concerns of the real-world moment—including global warming, ethically bankrupt leadership, and the disintegration of trustworthy news sources—to create a vision of a future worth fearing. Hard to put down.
Foreword Reviews
A timely science fiction novel in which the truth is difficult to find and easy to manipulate. The technology and events at play are advanced and intriguing. A chilling reminder that there comes a point when the world and its people are beyond the reach of happy-ever-afters.
Love Reading
With a noir-ish style of writing – clipped, to the point, and immediately arresting — this takes a page-turning murder mystery into fresh territory, with a future-world fans of political sci-fi will be totally drawn into, and of-the-moment ethical issues everyone can relate to. Packed with high-stakes scenarios and inventive ideas, the story plays out with monumental dilemmas.
The Book Magnet
Mind-officially-blown! Wow, just wow, what an outstanding and completely mind-blowing debut from Thomas R. Weaver! I didn’t think I would ever find a book that could hold a candle to Orwell’s 1984 but Artificial Wisdom is 1984 for a new generation and it’s an instant classic.
Maddie Fisher
Reminiscent of the greats in the genre, while being totally fresh, this is speculative fiction at its finest. Technically and emotionally executed with thought and care, the plot provides unexpected twists and reveals that left me with so much to think about. I highly recommend Artificial Wisdom to readers who enjoy Blake Crouch and Andy Weir, with a sprinkle of Ready Player One.
What they say
Best Thriller Books
A jaw-dropping debut that feels like a blaring wake-up call. Thinking of the future as Weaver writes it fills me with awe as much as dread. An ingenious and constantly twisting thriller with machine-gun pacing, Artificial Wisdom is a must-read that transcends the barriers of genres to relate to different readers whatever their preference may be.
Kirkus Reviews
A fast-paced speculative thriller set in a morally desolate near future, this is a taut tale with a disturbingly plausible what-if scenario. In this timely novel, Weaver seizes upon big-picture concerns of the real-world moment—including global warming, ethically bankrupt leadership, and the disintegration of trustworthy news sources—to create a vision of a future worth fearing. Hard to put down.
Foreword Reviews
A timely science fiction novel in which the truth is difficult to find and easy to manipulate. The technology and events at play are advanced and intriguing. A chilling reminder that there comes a point when the world and its people are beyond the reach of happy-ever-afters.
Love Reading
With a noir-ish style of writing – clipped, to the point, and immediately arresting — this takes a page-turning murder mystery into fresh territory, with a future-world fans of political sci-fi will be totally drawn into, and of-the-moment ethical issues everyone can relate to. Packed with high-stakes scenarios and inventive ideas, the story plays out with monumental dilemmas.
The Book Magnet
Mind-officially-blown! Wow, just wow, what an outstanding and completely mind-blowing debut from Thomas R. Weaver! I didn’t think I would ever find a book that could hold a candle to Orwell’s 1984 but Artificial Wisdom is 1984 for a new generation and it’s an instant classic.
Maddie Fisher
Reminiscent of the greats in the genre, while being totally fresh, this is speculative fiction at its finest. Technically and emotionally executed with thought and care, the plot provides unexpected twists and reveals that left me with so much to think about. I highly recommend Artificial Wisdom to readers who enjoy Blake Crouch and Andy Weir, with a sprinkle of Ready Player One.
What they say
Best Thriller Books
A jaw-dropping debut that feels like a blaring wake-up call. Thinking of the future as Weaver writes it fills me with awe as much as dread. An ingenious and constantly twisting thriller with machine-gun pacing, Artificial Wisdom is a must-read that transcends the barriers of genres to relate to different readers whatever their preference may be.
Kirkus Reviews
A fast-paced speculative thriller set in a morally desolate near future, this is a taut tale with a disturbingly plausible what-if scenario. In this timely novel, Weaver seizes upon big-picture concerns of the real-world moment—including global warming, ethically bankrupt leadership, and the disintegration of trustworthy news sources—to create a vision of a future worth fearing. Hard to put down.
Foreword Reviews
A timely science fiction novel in which the truth is difficult to find and easy to manipulate. The technology and events at play are advanced and intriguing. A chilling reminder that there comes a point when the world and its people are beyond the reach of happy-ever-afters.
Love Reading
With a noir-ish style of writing – clipped, to the point, and immediately arresting — this takes a page-turning murder mystery into fresh territory, with a future-world fans of political sci-fi will be totally drawn into, and of-the-moment ethical issues everyone can relate to. Packed with high-stakes scenarios and inventive ideas, the story plays out with monumental dilemmas.
The Book Magnet
Mind-officially-blown! Wow, just wow, what an outstanding and completely mind-blowing debut from Thomas R. Weaver! I didn’t think I would ever find a book that could hold a candle to Orwell’s 1984 but Artificial Wisdom is 1984 for a new generation and it’s an instant classic.
Maddie Fisher
Reminiscent of the greats in the genre, while being totally fresh, this is speculative fiction at its finest. Technically and emotionally executed with thought and care, the plot provides unexpected twists and reveals that left me with so much to think about. I highly recommend Artificial Wisdom to readers who enjoy Blake Crouch and Andy Weir, with a sprinkle of Ready Player One.
Alongside writing, Thomas is a tech entrepreneur. His last startup was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway. He still plays and builds new technology alongside his work on a sequel to Artificial Wisdom, and a seperate new sci-fi thriller.
Artificial Wisdom was originally published under his own indie label, Chainmaker Press, before the global rights were sold to Penguin Random House for rerelease in fall 2025, with the sequel to follow in 2026.
Alongside writing, Thomas is a tech entrepreneur. His last startup was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway. He still plays and builds new technology alongside his work on a sequel to Artificial Wisdom, and a seperate new sci-fi thriller.
Artificial Wisdom was originally published under his own indie label, Chainmaker Press, before the global rights were sold to Penguin Random House for rerelease in fall 2025, with the sequel to follow in 2026.
Alongside writing, Thomas is a tech entrepreneur. His last startup was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway. He still plays and builds new technology alongside his work on a sequel to Artificial Wisdom, and a seperate new sci-fi thriller.
Artificial Wisdom was originally published under his own indie label, Chainmaker Press, before the global rights were sold to Penguin Random House for rerelease in fall 2025, with the sequel to follow in 2026.
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