Sarcology — Steven Lyle Jordan

Human beings aren't always flesh and blood.

A beautiful scientist being blackmailed for past indiscretions is unexpectedly forced to steal bleeding-edge robotics technology for her blackmailer... and the Teal Detective Agency is brought in to protect her and the corporation's assets.

But when the robot prototype is activated to assist in the case, blackmail is unexpectedly replaced with assassination. And in the trauma following the first attack, the robot becomes vital to the case--and a lifeline to one detective's past.

Sarcology explores America's near future.

A nation altered by sea-level rise and subdivided into high- and low-security zones... self-driving vehicles... intelligent homes and buildings... and robots becoming our police and soldiers... security, automation and A.I. will have a powerful impact on our lives.

Sarcology touches on one of the greatest philosophical debates of our time.

What does it mean to be human? Will robots and A.I. ever be considered as human as you and me? Maybe even more important: Can they become companions deserving of our affection... even love?

Sarcology is a big hit with fans of serious science fiction!

"Without realizing it you will find yourself drawn into the lives and feelings of the characters, and the effort put into character development will pay off in a major way halfway through the book. Prepare to get emotional... The philosophical questions it generates are interesting, the characters are very well done, and it's an interesting ride that comes to a satisfying conclusion, something very hard to do."

Sarcology's cover was a Gold Star winner in The Book Designer.com cover design competition, 2013.