In a world left shattered by catastrophe, only the bold can forge a future free from AI's grip. In the year 2043, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, teetering on the edge of doom, ensnared by its addiction to artificial intelligence. After a catastrophic glitch in the global transportation system that claimed millions of lives, the world remains fragmented in desolation. A remarkable assembly of brilliant minds and unwavering spirits comes together, embarking on a perilous quest to wrest control from a rogue AI. As their journey unfolds, their determination grows under the weight of unfathomable loss. Amidst the chaos, they forge ingenious strategies to safeguard against the recurrence of such devastation. Will these valiant heroes emerge triumphant, or will the relentless march of technology seal the fate of humanity, dooming it to perpetual servitude? The battle for humanity's survival begins! What others ?????"Eloquently blending insight and brutality, this thought-provoking apocalyptic thriller will leave readers breathless. LeKodak is an absolute master storyteller." - Paul Goat Allen, BlueInk Review?????"Though you can read it as a stand-alone, reading the previous installment would help you appreciate the story more. Make sure you don't miss out on this brilliant sci-fi and action series that keeps you looking forward to the next installment." - Foluso Falaye, San Francisco Book Review?????"I found Picospores to be an even better read than The Dawn of AI. The plot was fast-paced, exciting, and had me on the edge of my seat to know what would happen next." - Theresa Kadair, Los Angeles Book Review?????"Dialogue, narrative, and visceral action scenes come together to make sure every harrowing moment is hammered in without ever spoon-feeding the audience, just allowing the brilliant ensemble cast to speak for themselves as chaos reigns all around them. Overall, I would certainly recommend Picospores as a must-read for fans of dark AI dramas and action-packed science fiction alike." - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Book Review?????"The storyline is laden with LeKodak's ability to weave science into science fiction and use it to heighten the story beyond a simple AI uprising. Once again, LeKodak delivers a multi-layered reading experience and with another cliffhanger ending, the hope that the next book comes out quickly is huge." - Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite Book Review?????"Picospores by Ryan LeKodak is a magnetic sequel that further traverses the intersection between artificial intelligence and humanity. LeKodak brings back the diverse main cast of characters and their individual personal motivations and shared adversity against the big, bad Helene. Another wild ride by a master writer in a great series. Until we meet again, LeKodak. Make it snappy." - Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite Book Review?????"The author's vivid world-building and well-developed characters make this book a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction." - Lexie Fox, Readers' Favorite Book Review?????"The conversations between the characters are laced with emotion, but even more obvious than that is the extensive technicality he infuses into the scientific aspects of the novel. This added to the drama and built up the kind of immersive atmosphere that science fiction genre fans can never get enough of. With his vivid storytelling approach and the inclusion of some classic movie catchphrases in this story, LeKodak creates a perfectly balanced experience for the avid science fiction reader." - Essien Asian, Readers' Favorite Book Review