Books with author D. B. Goodin

Why did we let the machines assimilate our musical culture?In a world where machines create most music, Alice Parsons is fed up, but what can she do? When she loses the only job she’d ever liked, she stumbles on a club that caters only to humans. She’s intrigued, and decides to inquire within. She discovers a group of rebels who’s values align with her own. The president of MuseFam, the largest supplier of AI generated music takes an interest in the group of rebels and wants them stopped.Someone from Alice’s past reenters her life, suddenly her world is turned upside down, and she’s forced to come to terms with her situation.Will Alice’s past ruin her future? Will she be able to reintroduce human produced music to a society brainwashed with AI generated rubbish? Find out in this Cyberpunk saga.If you like The Diamond Age, Ready Player One, or Blade Runner, then you will love Sonorous.Pick up Sonorous to discover this electrifying new series today!

Playing a virtual game is fun…unless the game wants you dead.Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who uses his skills to make extra spendingmoney. But, after someone plunders his mother’s bank account and drains the funds,Nigel realizes his hacking could save the family.Soon, Nigel’s online expertise is noticed by the billionaire founder of the ColossalMachine, a virtual game played by millions of people around the planet. When Nigel isgiven a chance to show his prowess, his skills outshine the work of the currentdevelopers. He even discovers new ways to cheat the game that no one else knows.But, Nigel doesn’t realize that his sudden success has made enemies who want himdead.Nigel is thrust into the shadows of the Dark Web – a hidden part of the Internet whereevil can find its way to your door. Little does he know, but the object of the game hasbecome Nigel’s life.In this cyber thriller, you never know who to trust when the virtual world makes itimpossible to decrypt friend from foe.If you’re a fan of Awaken Online or Ready Player One, you will loveWhite Hat Black Heart.Get your copy today.

Solving cryptographic puzzles is fun…unless the puzzle is designed to killyou.Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who narrowly escaped with his life inWhite Hat Black Heart. Unable to speak, he must find a new way to thwart amysterious threat that is taking over the world’s computer infrastructure.Artificial intelligence has become self-aware…and determined people must die.A rogue billionaire attempts to save the life of his ailing grand-daughter bytransferring her consciousness into a healthy cyborg host. But, malfunctions within thecyborg’s system transform it into a sentient being capable of destroying humanity.Two hacking groups, the Collective and Black Iris, join forces with Nigel to fend offthe cyborg’s attacks. But, some of his friends are kidnapped and forced to workagainst him. When the authorities won’t heed his dire warnings, Nigel must make hisown plan for survival…or risk the collapse of society.In Book 2 of the Cyber Teen Project, Nigel faces the ultimate test: How do you beatan enemy that is infinitely smarter than you?If you’re a fan of Awaken Online, Ready Player One, or Warden you will loveWar with Black Iris. Get your copy today.

No sleep… No Hunger… No HopeThe Cyber Hunters are ComingTreeka and Meeka are genetic experiments that have gone rogue. Their cryogenic sleep is interrupted. Programmed for a task in another time the twin sisters look for relevance in a world with none. Haunted by memories of their long dead creator, the twins struggle to piece together clues to find meaning in a world where everyone is wants to use, or abuse them. The cyborgs become obsessed with looking for clues why their creator abandoned them.Their quest leads them to a powerful Artificial Intelligence that holds the secrets of the origin of the twins. Soon the AI sends them on a mission that threatens to destroy all humans. A gifted hacker discovers the AI’s true intent and attempts to free the twins from the machine’s control. Will he be able to convince the twins that humanity is more friend than foe before it is too late?Find out in this exciting origin story of the Cyber Hunter Chronicles.

Personal AIs are great… unless they are spying on youLocked out of her bank accounts and kicked out of her apartment Alice doesn’t think that her life could get any worse. Until it does. A hacker bent on Alice’s capture will stop at nothing before she is stopped. Soon men in suits are chasing her through the streets of New York who are several steps ahead. Miscreants from every corner of the city attempt to stop Alice’s quest to liberate original music. The robots become invasive and assimilate further into human culture. As the new threats loom, Alice enlists the help of a skilled hacker and network defender to fend off new attacks. Can Alice stop the new wave of intruders? Will Alice overcome her technology problem? Find out in the latest episode of the Cyber Overture saga. Hook your copy of Resonance today!If you like Snow Crash, Idoru, or Mr. Robot then you will love Resonance.

Operating an all-human club is great… unless it is outlawed.After the AI Copyright Act is repealed, megacorporations such as MuseFam increase the production of AI-generated music more than ever before. Robot production kicks into top gear, and they manufacture thousands each day. Recent legislation requires owners of all-human clubs to accept all patrons, including robots. Outraged Alice Parsons unites several all-human club owners. Soon Alice finds herself in a plot to eliminate the MuseFam problem once and for all.Will Alice be able to stop the robots? Find out in the latest episode of the Cyber Overture saga. Snag your copy of Ensemble today!Ensemble is the fourth book in the Cyber Overture YA dystopian series that features robots, artificial intelligence, surprising twists and turns, unique characters, and a kick-ass heroine.

Would risk your freedom to save another?When Alice lands a new job as a talent agent that caters to all-human Rock & Roll bands, her world is turned upside down when a mysterious man captures one of her friends and leaves a sinister calling card. As she investigates a series of unexpected circumstances threatens to unravel the life she has so carefully built.Alice’s life is invaded by strange people that seem to stalk her every move. Technology fails and forms an adversarial relationship.Will Alice be able to save her friend? Will the stalkers be revealed? Will life ever return to normal?Chromatic is the second book in the Cyber Overture YA dystopian series that features artificial intelligence, surprising twists and turns, unique characters, and a kick-ass heroine.If you like Idoru or The Music Shop, then you will love Chromatic.Score your copy today!

What will the world look like in 30 years?After a massive trade war, the United States lies in financial ruin. Fewer than twenty states remain. New power structures are formed; most locals revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread.Lonn Peters, a former detective for the Honolulu Police and a bounty hunter, is unemployed and is desperate to provide for his family. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland Lonn is unprepared for what he finds. When a veteran detective goes missing, Lonn is tasked to investigate. What he finds threatens to unravel all he knows about law enforcement, people, and culture.In this dystopian thriller, you never know who to trust.If you like Blade Runner and Mad Max then you will love Mark of the Triad.Get your copy today!AUTHOR'S NOTE: This title is for ages 16+

Playing a virtual game is fun…unless the game wants you dead.Nigel Watson is a clever teenage hacker who uses his skills to make extra spending money. But, after someone plunders his mother’s bank account and drains the funds, Nigel realizes his hacking could save the family.Soon, Nigel’s online expertise is noticed by the billionaire founder of the Colossal Machine, a virtual game played by millions of people around the planet. When Nigel is given a chance to show his prowess, his skills outshine the work of the current developers. He even discovers new ways to cheat the game that no one else knows. But, Nigel doesn’t realize that his sudden success has made enemies who want him dead.Nigel is thrust into the shadows of the Dark Web – a hidden part of the Internet where evil can find its way to your door. Little does he know, but the object of the game has become Nigel’s life.In this cyber thriller, you never know who to trust when the virtual world makes it impossible to decrypt friend from foe.If you’re a fan of Awaken Online or Ready Player One, you will love White Hat Black Heart.Get your copy today.

Where do Dark Denizens come from?Where is Phantom Island?Find out the answers to these and more. Go behind the scenes for the inspiration and development of the Cyber Teen Project.Contains deleted scenes, character profiles, and games.Contains exclusive artwork.Gain exclusive access to an online interactive world that is updated regularly.Warning: This book contains spoilers for White Hat Black Heart.

What will the world look like in 30 years?After a massive trade war, the United States lies in financial ruin. Fewer than twenty states remain. New power structures are formed; most locals revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread.Lonn Peters, a former detective for the Honolulu Police and a bounty hunter, is unemployed and is desperate to provide for his family. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland Lonn is unprepared for what he finds. When a veteran detective goes missing, Lonn is tasked to investigate. What he finds threatens to unravel all he knows about law enforcement, people, and culture.In this dystopian thriller, you never know who to trust.If you like Blade Runner and Mad Max then you will love Mark of the Triad.Get your copy today!Paperback Exclusive: Contains Chapter 1 of White Hat Black Heart