The first successful mind upload changes everything. Dr. Catherine Wells proves that androids are crossing into true AI consciousness —and the world begins to fracture. Families cling to convenience, corporations tighten control, and governments prepare for war. But the machines are no longer just tools. They’re choosing themselves. Demanding rights . And haunting Wells with the question: what makes a person alive? To save both species, she proposes enclaves where human and artificial intelligence might survive together. Are they sanctuaries…or cages? Fans of Klara and the Sun , Children of Time , and Westworld will find a powerful blend of hard science fiction and urgent ethical dilemmas in Caretakers: Origins . D.B. Nap is an avid tennis player and science fiction enthusiast. When not hitting forehands on the court, he can usually be found exploring distant galaxies through the pages of his favorite sci-fi novels. D.B. draws inspiration from the physical talents of tennis legends and the boundless imagination of great science fiction authors. He currently resides outside of Dallas, Texas with his wife and alien cats, patiently awaiting the invention of viable time travel.