"Packed with intrigue, action and creative energy, Selfies is breathlessly paced, combining the near-future sensibilities of a William Gibson novel with the wrongfully accused thriller tropes of yore...the novel brims with gadgetry and scholarship, the author admirably avoids jargon in favor of bantering dialogue, action, and imaginative plot-twists...Effortlessly blending humor, interrelated narrative threads and relatable science-fiction components into an urgent narrative, Selfies will appeal to a variety of genre fans, which bodes well for future stories set in the Manifold universe." — BlueInk Review

"An irresistible duo forms, fighting for the truth on an unusual planet, in Selfies, an exciting series opener. In Scott A. Young's science fiction novel Selfies, an innocent fugitive uncovers a threat to humanity...The cast is well developed, with each person contributing to the larger narrative. Trapp evolves from his beginnings as an ordinary worker, growing into his role as a hero...His allies and enemies are complex as well, generating intrigue...Balancing humor and drama...A compelling, series-opening science fiction novel." — Forward Clarion Reviews

"A man framed for murder must uncover powerful secrets to clear his name in Young's SF thriller...The novel is a wide-ranging thrill ride. Every time one plot element is resolved, another, more threatening development is revealed to take its place...the narrative is tense and exciting. Young does an effective job of connecting Trapp's feelings to whatever action is taking place. The secondary characters, like Trapp's grandfather, feel compelling and alive, even when they have a short amount of page time...Action-packed and suspenseful, with characters to root for"—Kirkus Reviews

A comprehensive marketing plan for Selfies will re-engage and extend readership, visibility and reviews for this first book in The Manifold Series, in anticipation of release of the second book, Fabricants, later this year.  The Selfies marketing plan includes an email campaign; direct outreach to similar authors, book bloggers and sci-fi influencers; social media posts, and Amazon ad campaigns.