Singularity & Loneliness

An AI Allegory

by D.B. Singer

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Pub Date Jan 28 2026 | Archive Date Mar 13 2026

Troubador | Troubador Publishing

General Fiction (Adult) | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

Society stands on the edge of the next artificial intelligence revolution, but is still struggling with the fallout from the last one. Machines have replaced jobs, unemployed masses cling to universal basic income, and the powerful embrace radical technologies. In this world transformed by AI, but so close to our own, three desperate people uncover a conspiracy that subverts the law, controls the masses, and chains two sisters to a grim future.

Beau Abelard is a haunted academic, and a tutor for a technology billionaire’s mysterious grandchildren. Anika Bakshi is a passionate but overconfident lawyer, striving to convince an AI jury that her client is innocent. While Lucas is a charming yet insecure online influencer, hungry for attention, sick of poverty, and conflicted about his feelings for his creative partner. Together they must navigate a deadly Turing test, explore the limits of love and loyalty, and learn what it means to be human.

Society stands on the edge of the next artificial intelligence revolution, but is still struggling with the fallout from the last one. Machines have replaced jobs, unemployed masses cling to...

A Note From the Publisher

D.B. Singer has built a data business and advised governments and global brands. He studied Philosophy, Law, and Psychology, and written about the ‘Many Worlds’ interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. His creative adventures include puppeteering a dancing flower on children’s television. His writing draws on most of these experiences.

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EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9781806343133
PRICE	£4.99 (GBP)
PAGES	352

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Axel C, Reviewer

The three POV characters (Beau, Anika, and Lucas) each had distinct personalities and were easy to differentiate. I also liked that they were all flawed in believable ways, with their own values and moral boundaries.

I enjoyed the overarching plot and the way the characters’ individual storylines eventually came together. However, I did feel that some plot points were pushed to the background or partially forgotten.

I also appreciated the book’s messaging around AI and capitalism. At times it was a little hard for me to follow, but that felt more like a me issue than a flaw in the writing.

Finally, I liked that the ending felt realistic. It was a little rushed, but it still worked for the story overall.

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Reviewer 1977486

This was a fun and engaging read for me. The 3 main characters were interesting to follow and I liked the noticeable tone shift when the povs changed. It made the characters really come to life for me. However the last felt rushed and were a little disjointed to me.