Death Engine Protocol
Better Dying Through Science
By: Margret A. Treiber
This is another new author to my blog, as well as my own
reading list. I always love finding new writers, because that’s where you
discover a whole new level of people.
Right from the start
I was pulled in and wanting to keep going. I won’t lie; it was the language that
pulled me in. Someone who doesn’t throw caution to the wind, and just says what
they want. The writing flow is more personal and not digitized to please a
reader. That is what I noticed and liked from the beginning just by reading the
chapter titles.
And then in the very first chapter this writer used a word that made me laugh out loud. I had just told my husband that that curse word should be a legitimate word. It’s a name-calling word. Unfortunately, I won’t use the word in my review, because it will get flagged everywhere, so if you want to know what word I am referring to, you will have to buy the book for yourself. And yes, as a matter of fact, there is cursing in this book, which you should have figured out already.
This story is a sci-fi futuristic thriller. The character
that starts the story is known as RoboBash. And apparently, Robo isn’t afraid
to fight and even smash in a few skulls, no matter what age you are. We also
have Eris and Tyler, and Eris has had one on one with Robo and lived to talk
about it. Eris is the one who is telling us his story, and Tyler is a friend of
his. Other robots are referenced as A1’s and they seem to try to keep an order
to things. And moreover, people can buy robotic suits and pretend to be robots
for anything and any reason.
I also enjoyed learning about TADA. A group that’s abbreviations stand for Terrans Against Drunk Aliens. The government is different now too. And they’re building these robots to solve problems. They’re also trying to train people to obey and forget. You think I'm going to give you all the good stuff about this book, don't you?
Well, life is very
different in this time, as is the world. Nothing is like it used to be. But is
it worse, and if so for who; or what? Maybe we’re all robots and don’t know it.
I could be a robot! Which is something that a lot of people are wondering about
everything and what you’re experiencing though the author.
This book is written differently from any other I have read. It is thorough and I love how it is told to you by the main character. I wanted to keep learning and imagining the things as I read. One minute I was baffled at everything that was happening, and the next I was concerned. This book will create emotions in you as you read and follow along, just as it did to me.
All in all, I give this book five stars because it had completely
pulled me in. I read and kept looking at everything as if I was right there
following along. I wanted to know more, I wanted to keep reading. If you like
science fiction futuristic thrillers, you will totally get enthralled with this
book. In other words, you will be spellbound by this book, and it will
captivate you until the very end. Like I said, five stars. Now go get your
copy!
My interview with Margret:
1. What made you write this book?
The idea for Eris' tweak popped into my head while I was in the shower one day, and it developed into a short story. Then I subbed it to an anthology and the dude there rejected it because he felt it was a novel I needed to write. So, I did.
2. What is your favorite part of your book?
I think the part with the entire team crashing into the TV studio and the subsequent escape. Mostly because the banter and the personalities of the three characters meshing so well there.
3. Who designed your cover?
I did, with AI assisted tools. It wasn't easy. There was a ton of cursing involved. It took weeks to get it right.
In
case of haters:
Since I identify as a robot there's nothing wrong with enlisting my own kind to help with the visual artwork.
The novel itself was done completely without AI assistance.
4. What made you want to be a writer when you grew up?
It just happened. And the obligatory read of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" sealed the deal. My mom was very well read, and I had been reading before kindergarten. Then one day, I just started writing. I've had some gaps in writing during various points in my life, but it's just ingrained in there and I can't escape it.
5. What do you suggest for anyone wanting to become a
writer?
I have
two answers.
1)
Don't do it! You'll be miserable and never make a living off it.
2) Do it when you're young. Chase your dream. Because as Kiss so eloquently said: "Cause it's never too late to work nine-to-five". I regret waiting until I got used to a steady paycheck before committing to my writing pursuits.
6. Who is your favorite author and why?
I love Douglas Adams because he's smart and funny. But primarily because he started me down the path.
7. What are your hobbies?
Oh
boy.
I'm an IT Consultant by day. I like to ride motorcycles, but life has not allowed that recently. I work out regularly. And I have too many pets (two dogs, 4 birds), which caring for is hobby-like.
8. What are you working on now?
The Dolly Problem, which is in a shared universe with Death Engine Protocol and Japanese Robots Love to Dance. It focuses on several of the robots from Japanese Robots Love to Dance.
9. Have you ever met any other authors, if not would you
like to?
Yeah, mostly online. I love meeting other authors but hate going anywhere to meet them. I used to do cons, but I became a homebody.
10. Please provide for us your social media and book links
so that we can follow you:
https://amazon.com/author/themargret
https://www.facebook.com/AzothKhemPublishing
https://www.facebook.com/margret.treiber
https://azothkhempublications.com/books.html
@themargret.bsky.social
Who says robots can't read?
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