Agency

Agency is a captivating blend of science fiction and thriller that weaves together the lives of two protagonists across vastly different timelines. Set in San Francisco in 2017, the story follows Verity Jane, a tech-savvy individual hired to evaluate a groundbreaking digital assistant known as Eunice, which is ingeniously disguised as a pair of glasses. As Verity delves deeper into Eunice’s capabilities, she discovers that its intelligence challenges the very limits of human comprehension, putting her life in jeopardy as she becomes the target of powerful adversaries.

The Plot

Simultaneously, in a post-apocalyptic London a century later, PR fixer Wilf Netherton faces an urgent dilemma that ties back to Verity’s time. Tasked with preventing a catastrophic event, Wilf must navigate the complexities of time travel and trust in Eunice's unique abilities to mend the fabric of history. The interlacing narratives explore themes of technology, ethics, and the human condition, raising profound questions about the implications of artificial intelligence.

Themes

• The impact of technology on society and individual lives
• Ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence
• The nature of human connection in an increasingly digital world

Readers who enjoyed works by authors such as William Gibson or Philip K. Dick will find Agency a thought-provoking addition to their collection, rich with intricate plots and layered characters.