Deficiency – S. C. Eston 


 

How far would you go to keep your dreams alive?

On the arid planet of Garadia floats Prominence City, an oasis of abundance and technological marvels. For Keidi and Artenz, life is good. Each day, they work hard to fulfill their role in sustaining Prominence. In return, they share an existence without worry or want, their every need attended to by the ruling corporations, their lives enhanced by a virtual reality accessible with a simple thought.

But when a dear friend of Keidi goes suddenly missing, their idyllic existence begins to crumble. And when they start asking questions—the wrong questions, questions that reveal cracks in Prominence’s perfect image—the powerful corporations of Prominence take notice.

Now, Keidi and Artenz must choose: do they stay in Prominence and risk the wrath of the corporations, or do they take their chances and run for the Lowlands, a bleak and mysterious place hidden beneath Prominence—if it even exists at all.

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Subgenres: Artificial Intelligence, Crime & Mystery, Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Genetic Engineering, Hard SF, Techno Thriller

Date first published:  December 2, 2020

On Kindle Unlimited: No

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Author Information

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sceston

Website: https://www.sceston.com

Biography: STEVE C. ESTON has been a lover of the fantastical and the scientific since he was a young boy. He wrote his first story by hand while still in elementary school — a five-page story about a tiger-masked ninja fighting mystical monsters that included his own illustrations. Today, Steve works as a manager in information technology, with over twenty years of experience in application and web development. He also has a master’s degree in business administration. When not spending time with his family, Steve makes time for his numerous hobbies, which include reading (and hoarding) books, listening to music, playing video games, watching movies, making puzzles, and playing hockey and tennis. He also loves to travel and developed an obsession with New Zealand after traveling there in 2015. Steve currently lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with his wife and children. For information on current writing projects and for free short stories, head on over to www.sceston.com.

Other information

Cover artist name: James T. Egan

Cover artist website: https://www.bookflydesign.com

Editor/Formatter’s name: Amanda Sumner

Editor/Formatter’s website: https://www.engagededitor.com