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The PRISM Conspiracy Kindle Edition

by Mary Schlegel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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An incredible job. An exasperating android. An all-too-human secret.
Fresh out of art school, Abigail Huntley gets the chance of a lifetime working for Sphinx Architecture. Her remarkable talent has also landed her a remarkable work partner: a cutting-edge android named Rory, who appears so completely human that Abigail struggles to remember he’s just a machine. If only his stiff interactions and coldly logical approach to everything didn’t stifle her creativity.
As time goes by, however, Rory shows subtle changes in behavior, making Abigail wonder if he has achieved self-awareness. Despite her reservations, she finds herself warming to him, even attracted to him. Then an accident crashes Rory’s programming—and leaves him bleeding, with human memories of a medical experiment inflicted by the mysterious organization, PRISM.
Abigail races to recover Rory’s identity and find justice. But without his neurological programming, Rory suffers from a dangerous health condition that slows them down and threatens them both. Only a jaded doctor and his enigmatic assistant stand between Rory and the organization that stole his humanity—the organization that will do anything to keep him silent.
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"[Schlegel] has a unique, compelling twist on a techy story here, and I love it! - Kerry Nietz, award-winning author of the Dark Trench Saga


"I'm a total sucker for robots and neurology, and Schlegel combines all the sweetness of a feel-good romance with compassionate intelligent neurological sci-fi. I giggled gleefully, I shed tears, and all 'round it might be my favorite book of the year." - RJ Conte, author of The End of the Dream

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FJDJCJC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Outcast Media (September 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4052 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 249 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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The author grabbed me from the start with a “I want to know what happens next” story. She created quirky likable characters. Based on an all too real premise it was nail biting action with moments of poignancy thrown in! A thoroughly enjoyable read. Will definitely read more of her work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I could barely put it down
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
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The author almost made me late to work. Twice. Action packed without being tedious. I loved the characters and the premise. The wrap up was a little convenient but overall an enjoyable read.
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Kara Grant
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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I knew I had to get a copy of this book the moment it was available, it was worth waiting for! Really liked Abigail from the start, in most cases she reacted and responded exactly as I would have. In some of her panic moments, I both related to her emotions but I also would have relied more on my faith. The writing made me feel like I was RIGHT next to her as the plot intensifies so I was well pleased with that. This is a speculative read, but it's clean and even though kind of slow paced at first but then later picks up.

Rory is perfectly written in this story. You just don't know what to expect from him from one moment to another. He is extremely dry at first, but then he slowly develops a personality that makes him more likable. He's logical and a gentleman throughout and I liked that also, he was very well suited for Abigail's personality. When Abigail starts her first day on the job and it's explained to her that she scored SO HIGH on their test they had to match her with an android, that would've also thrown me but would have also flattered me immensely.

Dr. Colson and Megan were GREAT minor characters, also both well written. The only thing I would've have liked changed were for one more more court scenes drawn out instead of summarized. I would have liked to see how Williams responded to his verdict and that agent guy also. I truly loved that Rory's favorite color is purple and how this is referenced in the plot. All in all, a fabulous debut and I'm definitely interested in what book is next for Schlegel!
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
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Age Appropriate For: 10 and up for thematic elements
Best for Ages: 15 - 30

Wow! This novel kept me up late and I didn’t want to do anything else the next day until I finished it. It’s fast-paced, took some major turns, and left me feeling giddy with pleasure that only a stratifying story can. The writing? Steller! Some of the best I’ve read.

Before I get to deep into this review, I want to let many of those who read my reviews know that this is not an overtly Christian book. While clean, and a couple of mentions of someone praying, it’s more geared for the general market then strictly Christian. Also, some of my readers will want to know that the use of the words gosh and crap are sprinkled throughout and one mildly bad name for someone was used twice. Because this is not under a strictly Christian umbrella, It didn’t affect my rating. I will say that morality was very good.

The characters in this book were gold. Abigail is a sweet and spunky artist. Unlike most artists I’ve read about lately, she isn’t broody or using her art to escape from her painful past. She’s a person who was mostly happy and full of life who loves art. I loved that about her. Rory is…well the opposite. He’s exactly like one would expect from an android – emotionless, not much personality, and analytical. In many ways, he reminded me of Data from Star Trek: Next Generation (which made me happy) yet he came into his own and ended up being very, very different.

The setting, in the not too distant future I feel, was well done. It felt like there were enough futuristic advances to make the plot work, yet not so far in the future that I didn’t have a feel for the world. It was fun, inventive, yet also familiar.

The story kept me on the edge of my seat from page one. At first, it was because the characters so captured my heart, but then the excitement and intrigue swept me away. I wanted to read it in one sitting, but I had to sleep (sadly) but I finished it the next day. It was a great ride.

There is a romance in the book and I have to say it was really sweet. I loved every moment of it. It was sweet, clean, and realistic. There is one kiss in the story and I thought it was done well.

I highly recommend this book to those that like stories set in the future, great writing that makes you want to keep reading, and books that also make you think.
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Claire Banschbach
4.0 out of 5 stars Really intriguing take on a scifi-ish/futuristic setting with androids!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
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Really intriguing take on a scifi-ish/futuristic setting with androids and the question of humanity. It's got all the elements you'd expect from a story like this, but in a fun and fresh way. Abigail was a fun heroine and Rory was super sweet!

The medical side of things made me very happy, and I found the plot line of Rory's medical condition and the way that played into everything to be really interesting and a bit of a different spin on things than I'd anticipated. But also scarily plausible in a lot of ways?

Really fun story. Read it all mostly in one sitting. Some parts seemed a little abrupt, but overall didn't detract from the storyline and did not keep me from flipping on my kindle. Very much recommend if you like sci-fi/light futuristic thrillers!
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J. Hardt
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent page-turner!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
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From the first chapter I was hooked on this conspiracy thriller. It has everything I love in a book. If you enjoy fast-paced action, well written characters, and a great plot then this is the book for you!
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