About Songbird Ascension by Khira Allen:
FREE 12 Nov – 14 Nov 2021
A dying student. A visionary scientist. Civilization-crushing conflict.
Michael Carr stands at the edge of death. A bright young student, he is living out his final years on the quiet shores of Lake Superior, knowing that a genetic disorder is destroying his lungs. Even as Michael struggles to accept his fate, he finds a new hope: reports of breakthroughs in human-machine augmentation. Seeking a lifeline, Michael accepts a scholarship offer to study under the tutelage of the renowned and enigmatic Professor Arjun Khatri, who strives to expand the human mind through brain-computer connections, transcending the limitations of biology.
As their paths cross, Michael becomes instrumental in a critical breakthrough in Professor Khatri’s research, with consequences that neither of them could have predicted. An unstoppable technological tsunami sweeps the world. Can Michael cheat death? Can the emerging post-human race cross the cataclysmic chasm separating them from the loved ones they’ve left behind?
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Author Bio:
Khira Allen writes hard science fiction and mind-bending cyberpunk novels that explore the transformative expanse of technology. A scientist by day and a keen observer of the human nature, Khira remains endlessly fascinated by the radical changes that technology can unleash in our world. In her novels, she delves into the frail human side of technological change. Khira Allen’s novel ‘Songbird Ascension’ traces the life-changing potential of human-machine connection, leading to the emergence of a post-human civilisation.
Khira is an early riser who creates her best work while the rest of the household is still asleep. She enjoys travelling, reading and working in her garden. When in a whimsical mood, Khira pens short stories that explore our relationship with technology, sketch visions of the future and give a science fiction twist to traditional fairy tales.
You can get in touch with Khira on khira.allen@gmail.com to receive the latest short reads and updates on new releases.