She's a policewoman with a past. In a future ruled by AI, one bad decision could get her killed... or worse. Former UN Marine Alice Yu is a beat-down cop running from guilt in a ruined city. Brutally ambushed and left for dead, she's powerless to prevent a ruthless crime boss from abducting her NYPD partner. Though it will cost her job in a world with 99% unemployment, she vows to bring him back from the lawless and forbidden Fourth Ward Territory. Fighting through injuries and resurfacing trauma, Yu tracks her mentor's trail. But when her war born PTSD flares in the face of a cartel death squad, her bloody background could spell her demise. And if she doesn't succeed, the entire city is doomed. Can Yu save the man she failed, or will her quest for redemption become a suicide mission? If you like the post-apocalyptic technothrillers of A.G. Riddle, Hugh Howey, and William Gibson, you'll love the thrilling Alice Yu series. Buy The Paradise Factory to discover this amazing new world today! "Gripping, thoughtful and fast paced, this is why we read science fiction! With excellent world-building, complex characters and interesting questions about humanity's future, this book will keep you turning the pages from the first word." — Matthew Goodwin, author of the 'Into Neon' science fiction series. " ... a fantastic work that will delight both cyberpunk and general science fiction fans alike. The themes of machine autonomy, political conflict, and trust provide a backdrop to thrilling action scenes and strong characters..." — Mark Everglade, 'Cyberpunk Book Reviews & Interviews.' "Escape from New York meets Cyberpunk! Instead of Snake we get Alice and she's no less badass. Perfect read for lovers of action-driven science fiction." — Anna Mocikat, author of the 'Behind Blue Eyes' science fiction series. "An intense, captivating read. Deserves shelf space next to Gibson and Stephenson. Highly recommended!" — D.L. Young, author of the 'The Machine Killer' science fiction series. "Jim Keen skillfully weaves real-life concerns about AI and automation together with a gripping crime thriller narrative" — Jon Richter, author of 'Auxiliary, London 2039.' Reader Praise for "The Paradise Factory" "★★★★★ It's books such as this that make wading through all the piles of junk Sci-Fi books worth the effort. From the first sentence to the last, it does not let go. You won't soon forget this one." M Neuffer. "★★★★★ Huge fan of cyberpunk since the days of Neuromancer, Snow Crash, etc. I've been following the genre since the beginning. Jim Keen has hit this one out of the park well done and thank you." Ken R. "★★★★★ This series should be up there with Gibson, Hertling, and Stephenson in the Cyberpunk world." Rick. G. "★★★★★ This book is head and shoulders above most Kindle scifi books, and it has one of the most exciting and innovative chase scenes I've ever read." Kate. B. "★★★★★ The Paradise Factory is right up there with the classics ... standouts for me are the real and surreal characters, the fresh take on near-future New York City, and the awesome world building." Mike S. "★★★★★ This is not your neon soaked '80s sci-fi but a grimy, dirty world that is all too possible. Amazing characters and a fast pace, I can't wait for the next one." Sleestak 75. I hope you enjoy visiting New York in the 2050s and meeting Alice Yu. While she may be deep undercover and hard to find, I'm not. I'm always delighted to correspond with readers, and you can find me at jimkeen.com. Jim Keen lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can learn more about his books, and our future, by visiting him at jimkeen.com.