JURIS EX MACHINA

“A taut, suspenseful, mind-bending thriller that’s as doom laden and timely as tomorrow’s headlines…. A dark spiral that will have readers up all night turning the pages.” — JAY BONANSINGA, New York Times bestselling author of the WALKING DEAD novels

With a click, the bread fell into the toaster. One circuit fired the heating coils. Others monitored bread temperature and color.

Yet another circuit was quite unlike all the rest—as exotic as it was sinister; when it activated, 368 people would die.

In the 22nd century, in the domed city of Arcadia, the justice system is airtight. Human error has been removed. Yet somehow, a well-intentioned young kleptomaniac named Rainville falls through the cracks and is wrongfully convicted of mass murder.

He is exiled to Wychwood Prison, a crumbling necropolis beyond the dome where the dead outnumber the living; where the inmates are also the guards. News of the crime follows him, and he becomes a marked man.

Rainville’s only hope for survival is to become the first inmate in history to escape from Wychwood. Can he do it? The fate of Arcadia depends on it.

“This book should NOT be classified as Science Fiction but, instead, Science Probability…a thoroughly entertaining and completely plausible look of where our future may very well be headed….” — DEAN HAGLUND, actor in THE X-FILES

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Author John W. Maly

John holds degrees in law, computer engineering, computer science, and psychology and has worked in the field of computer technology litigation for two decades. Before his legal career, John worked as a Computer Engineer doing hardware and software design. A graduate of Stanford University’s Novel Writing program, John is an avid traveler, reader, and writer. JURIS EX MACHINA is his debut novel.

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“The usual cliched superlatives of ‘highly recommend,’ ‘page-turner’ and ‘rollercoaster ride’ do not do JURIS EX MACHINA justice. Only the deft mind of a creative savant could pull off this high-level of novelistic magic and literary sleight of hand. Bravo!”

KIRK MARTY, author of QUANTUM TERRA and THE LONGEST WALK

“JURIS EX MACHINA is that rare fictional creation: a deeply compelling story, one that surprises and delights with its inventiveness and crisply unfurling plot, and characters whose concerns quickly become the concerns of the reader. In a word, it’s engrossing. You’ve got to read this book.”

JACK LIVINGS, award-winning author of THE BLIZZARD PARTY and THE DOG

“You’ll come for the plot, get drawn in by the refined story- telling, and stay for the incisive commentary. Philosophically stimulating and delightfully outrageous, JURIS EX MACHINA masterfully considers whether or not the ends can justify the means.”

Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today

“JURIS EX MACHINA is smart, funny and clever in places, terrifying in others. It is an exhilarating, slightly frenzied trip, fascinating and dynamic. It is also very current and a timely warning….”

LIAM TALIESIN, author of LITHIUM FIRE

“A page-turner you won’t want to put down! John W. Maly pulls us into a cinematic future world and delivers a story that makes us question the relationship between humanity and technology, even as the plot takes us on a breathless edge-of-our-seats ride.”

KRIS FAATZ, author of FOURTEEN STONES

“The high stakes, fast pace, intriguing storyline and interesting world [of JURIS EX MACHINA] made me read the story in one sitting. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Highly recommend!”

The International Review of Books

“JURIS EX MACHINA will captivate readers who enjoy thought-provoking narratives exploring the intersection of AI and human reliance on technology. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

OnlineBookClub

“Deftly balancing reality and science fiction, JURIS EX MACHINA presents a what-if tale of frightening proportions that forces the reader to question the state of AI in the modern world.”

JAMES BURNHAM, author of THE FRUIT OF THE FALLEN

“JURIS EX MACHINA is a compelling story that is both terrifying and touchingly human… A fast-paced read into the AI world of the future!”

LINDA MOORE, author of ATTRIBUTION and FIVE DAYS IN BOGOTA

“Maly reveals a deep understanding of both technology and law — creating a compelling story and characters that keep the reader on the hook until the final page.”

K. C. O’CONNELL

“In a setting at once dystopian and all-too contemporary, this riveting, timely novel invites us to take a hard look at humanity’s best intentions run amok, and at the enormous risk of surrendering fallible free will to idealistic, automated systems.”

ANGELA PNEUMAN, author of LAY IT ON MY HEART and HOME REMEDIES

“JURIS EX MACHINA is a masterful work. An auspicious debut for an exceptionally talented writer.”

KIRK MARTY, author of QUANTUM TERRA and THE LONGEST WALK

“Juris Ex Machina combines light and darkness, beauty and brutality, wise humor and deep legal and technological expertise, to create a blend of dystopian sci-fi and legal thriller as unforgettable as it is unique. A not-to-be-missed debut from a fiercely talented new voice.”

KRIS FAATZ, author of FOURTEEN STONES

“Maly’s style of writing is as poetic as it is thought-provoking…. This is the kind of book you’ll want to revisit time and again.

An incredible read from start to finish, that will leave you wanting more and hoping for a sequel!”

ANGELA W.

“I found it hard to put JURIS EX MACHINA down!”

MARIBETH DECKER, author of PEACE IN PASSING

“…a genre-bending science fiction thriller set in the distant future…. The world building here is extraordinary…. JURIS EX MACHINA is well worth reading for its insights into Artificial Intelligence.”

Suanne Schafer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

“I really enjoyed this book, it takes on aspects of AI that I had never really thought about… It had me hooked and I was able to finish it in a few days and left me wanting more.”

BookSirens

“JURIS EX MACHINA introduced me to an extraordinary world that I didn’t know existed… I recommend it to anybody who enjoys a genius futuristic novel.”

MARYAM S.

“[JURIS EX MACHINA] has it all, a sci fi plot, a love story, a likable main character who is demonized. I don’t want to give away any spoilers but check this book out, you won’t regret it.”

BookSirens

“JURIS EX MACHINA masterfully blends the intricacies of law with the unpredictability of artificial intelligence…. Its seamless storytelling and innovative concepts not only captivate but also leave readers pondering the future of justice and technology.”

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