The Sword and Laser discussion

(While J-F is in the depths of NaNoWriMo working on the sequel, I'm shouldering most of the promotional work for this first book)

Now available, the debut novel from J-F Dubeau. And the best part, it's free right now! November 19th, 2014 The Life Engineered will be available for *free* on Amazon! Download and enjoy! And don't forget to leave feedback if you do.

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In the year 3594, humanity is little more than a memory—a legend of the distant past, a rumor that might one day reappear. Capeks, a race of artificial creatures originally created by humans, have inherited the galaxy and have formed a utopian civilization built upon individual purposes serving the whole. They busy themselves tirelessly toward preparing the way for humanity’s return.

As a newly created Capek, Dagir is expected to find her place in this intricate society. Weighed down by the legacy of her creation and built for rescue and repair, she finds her abilities tested immediately after her birth. The destruction of a large, sentient Capek building facility—her creator—signals the end of peace and marks the first instance of murder among Capeks. For the first time in their history, conflicting philosophies clash, setting off a civil war that could lay waste to the stars themselves.

As the layers of Capek history peel away to reveal more of their origin, truths see the light for the first time in centuries. The revelations that result may tear humanity’s children apart—and destroy the galaxy in the process.

Hello,

It's a fact that I'm terrible at self promotion. I mostly lurk silently reading other people's more interesting posts.

However, everything Amy is saying is correct. Please go steal my book from Amazon today. If you want, follow me on Twitter @jfdubeau where I'll eventually set up other free-book days for The Life Engineered and make other announcement regarding the book. You can also go check out my other stuff at jfdubeau.com

Thanks for reading.

I want to read this just for the Capek reference alone. It immediately makes me think you know your SF and bring that knowledge to your writing.

Not sure I will make it to download today but will keep an eye out.

Okay, downloaded. You're going in between the 4th and 5th books of the Revelation Space series. (Good as he is, I need a break from Alastair Reynolds.) Let's see them Capeks!

Noooo pressure. ;)