John C.A. Manley's latest dystopian fiction confronts our fears of a global nuclear holocaust with his signature blend of gravitas and humour
STRATFORD, ON, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the Biden administration allowing Ukraine to fire American-supplied missiles deep inside Russia, many are concerned that we are on the brink of World War III. On December 1, a new science fiction novel, "All the Humans Are Sleeping," was published by Blazing Pine Cone Publishing — depicting a nuclear war that lasts six days and eliminates five billion people.
"My latest novel forces readers to confront our fears of a nuclear holocaust," says Canadian author John C.A. Manley. "'All the Humans Are Sleeping' is set in 2041 — our fast-approaching future. World War III has left most of the earth's surface uninhabitable. AI-powered robots have rescued the survivors, bringing them to underground bunkers buried deep beneath the Arctic tundra. Doctors install implants into the survivors' heads and spines — enabling them to connect to a virtual reality simulation. However, one farmer from Manitoba and a purple robot with a British accent refuse to comply. This is their story about choosing harsh reality over a disembodied virtual utopia."
Manley's fiction does not shy away from controversial topics. His previous novel, "Much Ado About Corona: A Dystopian Love Story," left readers questioning the morality and validity of public health mandates. Patrick Corbett, former director/producer for W-5, Beachcombers and Dateline, says, "Sometimes fiction is the best way to get the truth across. Shakespeare and Charles Dickens knew that, and so does John C. A. Manley."
After nearly two decades working as a ghostwriter for health practitioners, Manley now focuses on publishing his "philosophical fiction," which readers describe as "so completely engaging that you find yourself alternately laughing, gasping [and] hanging on for dear life."
Seán ÓLaoire, PhD, author of "Spirits in Spacesuits," says: "In sports, it's called 'back-to-back championship-title wins.' In literature, it's called 'two masterpieces in a row.' John Manley has hit the ball out of the park again in his latest novel, 'All the Humans Are Sleeping.' He has the research knowledge of a polymath — history, geography, agriculture, AI technology, languages, music… Curl up and prepare to be both shocked and delighted at the same time."
"All the Humans Are Sleeping" is available in ebook, paperback and (any day now) audiobook format. Through the post-apocalyptical trials, tribulations and banter of a wheat farmer and his bulter-like robot, the novel explores what makes emotional intelligence superior to artificial intelligence and flesh and matter better than bits and bytes. With a mix of gravitas and humour, Manley has created a page-turner about artificial intelligence, virtual reality and the threat of nuclear war.
John can be reached at (519) 340-7433 or [email protected]. Sample ebook and audiobook editions of "All the Humans Are Sleeping," read the full synopsis and view more testimonials at www.AlltheHumansAreSleeping.com.
Manley has made numerous media appearances on TV, podcasts and radio — offering both an optimistic and cautioning view on how technology will either hinder or help humanity. Contact him to book an interview today where he can discuss AI, virtual reality and life after a nuclear war — while sharing Easter Eggs and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of his new novel, "All the Humans Are Sleeping."
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John C.A. Manley, Blazing Pine Cone Publishing, 1 (519) 340-7433, [email protected], https://blazingpinecone.com/
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