A wonderfully complex and thoroughly immersive book perfect for readers who grew up on dystopian YA…

Set in a futuristic dystopian realm in which personal freedom is long-dead, Stanfill’s second installment in the AI Dystopia series offers a grand-scale narrative that mixes SF with suspense thriller and human drama. Readers will be kept off balance throughout, and the relentless plot twists make for a satisfyingly unpredictable read. Additionally, Stanfill skillfully creates layered, emotionally astute characters. … it’s the meticulous worldbuilding and unique storyline that make this volume so effortlessly immersive. Tight plotting, a rich tapestry of character-centric threads, and nonstop action make this a must-read. Highly recommended. The Prairies Book Review

An impassioned cautionary tale espousing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in an increasingly dependent world.

Standing as we are in a time when the prospect of artificial, sentient beings is hotly debated, the relevance of The Prophecy of the Heron is difficult to overstate. Craig W. Stanfill’s dystopian novel glimpses into a future where the inability to resolve two fundamental positions on the nature and purpose of artificially intelligent beings has laid the groundwork for the potential destruction of civilization itself.

The Prophecy of the Heron does a remarkable job of immersing the reader in a future not entirely detached from reality, but new nevertheless … Craig W. Stanfill’s understanding of our current social strata and how advances in technology could exacerbate those really shines through, grounding the dystopia in the truths of the present age.

With even pacing and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book ends up both as an enjoyable page turner and a resource that could teach us all a thing or two about artificial intelligence. It will certainly provoke questions about what our future will look like too. The Independent Book Review

The release is set for November 19, 2022. On release day, I plan to have it available in eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audio format. The book is available via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, D2D, and Google Play. Print distribution via Ingram Spark.

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