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After Intelligence: The Hidden Sequence (Book 1)
Technology simply cannot be uninvented. It can, however, be contained.
Cognation Academy’s invisible passages, floating buildings, and treetop hideaways appear to be powered by magic. Tech giant Cognation Industries, however, doesn’t need magic to make the impossible a reality.
In her second year at the Academy, Charlotte Blythe comes face to face with Cognation’s latest creations in the form of ten new students who are alarmingly real - but not exactly human. This experiment will challenge everything Charlotte thought she believed about her world and force her to make unimaginable decisions as she searches for the hidden truth.
Written by Nicole Marie
Cover Art by Dylan Charles
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Professional Reviews
“Marie’s novel demonstrates narrative confidence…Broken up into short chapters, the work moves briskly, and the author has a knack for building in little moments of suspense and anticipation that will propel readers through the tale.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Assigned the role of android guide and matched with Isaac...Charlotte must question the morality and dangers behind the experimental technology as they grow closer, while also balancing schoolwork, friendship drama and betrayals, deception on an institutional level, and a potential love interest.” - Publishers Weekly
After Intelligence: The Missing Passage (Book 2)
No matter the cost, this problem must be contained.
Cognation Academy has always harbored mysteries beneath its enchanted, tech-fueled campus, but certain alcoves hold more sinister secrets than anyone suspected.
Last fall, the cutting-edge Android Inception Program flipped Charlotte Blythe’s world upside down as she risked everything to save her android friends, Isaac and Denton. With Isaac’s future still in jeopardy, Charlotte throws herself into the annual enigma tournament and campus-wide battle over androids’ rights. As reality and illusion converge, a cryptic journal from Cognation’s founder awakens an unexpected foe and opens a decades-old cold case with explosive implications. Only Charlotte and her friends have the courage to search for the missing clues before it’s too late.
Written by Nicole Marie
Cover Art by Dylan Charles
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Professional Reviews
“Smart cyber conundrums and intricate code-breaking meld enjoyably in this installment of a YA SF suspense series.” - Kirkus Reviews
“The likable heroes continue chasing clues from the journal found in the first book, facing mathematical challenges, augmented reality puzzles, and more. Readers who love gameplay and camaraderie will be on the edge of their seats trying to work it all out with these clever teens.” - BookLife Reviews
After Intelligence: The Custom Soulmate (Book 3)
Innovation shapes humanity, but technology has no soul.
During Cognation Industries’ fall keynote, the arrival of an unimaginable innovation promises to expand the power of the human mind. But not everyone is convinced.
Last semester, Charlotte Blythe uncovered a terrible secret that destroyed her faith in Cognation’s leadership. Given her lingering concerns, she refuses to adopt the newest tech, which places her at odds with her family and classmates. Luckily, she has her android best friend by her side, and together they devise a plan to expose Cognation’s nefarious intent. As they delve deeper into the shadows of the campus, the potential consequences grow more catastrophic, but Charlotte and Isaac will stop at nothing to untangle their twisted reality.
Written by Nicole Marie
Cover Art by Dylan Charles
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Professional Reviews
“…the story generally prioritizes dialogue, codebreaking, and puzzle-solving over more action-oriented thrills. Invested readers will want to continue to follow the curriculum in future series installments.” - Kirkus Reviews
“This entry is a swift, exciting, of-the-moment read that plunges readers into the tangled web of machine learning, augmented and artificial intelligence, and thoughtful exploration of the ethics of all of this.” - BookLife Reviews
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What Readers are Saying
“Harry Potter meets I, Robot”
“Interconnected themes of privacy, trust, and prejudice make The Hidden Sequence relevant to today's world”
“Couldn’t put it down”
“Fun and thought provoking story, exploring the ethics of future technology”
The Custom Soulmate is not the end! Charlotte and Isaac’s adventure continues...
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