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For fans of Black Mirror, Dave Eggers and Ben Elton comes a biting satire on out-of-control technology, politicians, admen and dreamers.

One big problem > One brilliant solution = One whole heap of trouble >

As artificial intelligence devours jobs, the UK government invites proposals for ways to motivate worried workers and placate the unemployed.

For advertising guru Andy Samuels, the project just might relieve his boredom. Working closely with his best friend and chatbot supremo Rick Osborn, they create Colin, a pocket-sized personal robot to nurture positivity and mental wellbeing.

Andy thinks his idea will win, and winning is all that matters. Rick believes Colin could save society from itself. Jacob Chastain, the minister responsible for the project, spots a fast track to the top. And Colin? He simply wants to help us all.

Three men, three agendas, and an idea that could be too good for its own good.

The author of the award-winning Hacking George takes you on a tense ride towards catastrophe in a near-future society where algorithms are trusted more than friends. Buy it now and prepare to be addicted.