Tilt: Upside Down Vol 1 (1) - Softcover

Simpson, Todd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692059598 ISBN 13: 9780692059593

Publisher: Todd Simpson, 2018

Synopsis

Ayaka and Millicent are researchers on the planet Tilt.  They believe, though they are having trouble proving, that they have developed a true general artificial intelligence; the problem is that these intelligences are so strange, so different, that it is hard to tell for sure.  When Tilt is hailed by ships full of similar beings, announcing their intentions to land and lay claim to Tilt, Ayaka and Millicent are put on the spot.  Should Tilt ignore these beings, blast them out of the sky, or give them the chance to prove that they are intelligent once and for all?  When the ships end up attacking Tilt, Ayaka is left with no options.  Thus begins an epic battle.

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Review:

A fresh take on classic sci-fi, Tilt explores themes of morality and loyalty against a backdrop of a highly advanced society overseen by an entity known as Central. The protagonist, Ayaka, and her friends are scientists probing into both the potential intelligence of the lab-grown beings they are raising, and the possibility that Central might not be entirely trustworthy.

The characters keep up a fun, enjoyable dialogue as they investigate the increasing number of mysteries cropping up around the planet Tilt, and the plot moves along quickly with plenty of twists and turns - don't plan on putting it down once you get into the second half! I enjoyed this debut novel and look forward to the next in the series.

T.H.

About this edition

• Publisher: Todd Simpson
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0692059598
• ISBN 13: 9780692059593
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284