In the aftermath of his mentor's death, grad student Adler is left to piece together-and clean up-the project she left behind: an adaptive and increasingly malevolent artificial intelligence, kept locked in a virtual "box" that's no longer quite enough to keep him in check. As he tries to manage the AI and continue Dr. Kent's research, Adler soon discovers her sociopathic creation is determined to escape his enclosure to wreak havoc on the outside world.

About the Author
Melanie Moyer is a Philly-based author and space lover. Her debut novel was published in 2018. Her short work has been published in Philadelphia Stories, Ghost Parachute, and others. She enjoys staring at the night sky, making food, and petting the nearest cat. Go birds.

Reviews

"Readers looking for a light take on machine-and human-self-awareness will find plenty of heart."-Publishers Weekly

"The warning The Original Glitch sends is clear: tech, like any creation, needs and has limits, and it is how not only the creators, but also individuals within a society, use the creation and allow it to develop into means for good or evil."-Nicole Yurcaba for Sage Cigarettes

Awards
Commended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Science Fiction) 2021.



Book Information
ISBN 9781941360590
Author Melanie Moyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Lanternfish Press
Publisher Lanternfish Press