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Bot Trilogy Book One: Of Courage And Sacrifice-ebook
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The world is a deeply troubled place—years of crippling unemployment, a collapsed economy, and rampant crime have left people feeling desperate, but Adam Wesley and his friends don't care about that. They've finished classes for the final time and are looking forward to a carefree summer of parties, camping, and enjoying their first authentic taste of freedom after high school!
Fate has another plan for them.
On their inaugural summer outing, the friends encounter a reconnaissance robot, or 'bot' as they are known—with disastrous results. One of the friends is grievously wounded in the exchange, kicking off a race against time to get help before it's too late!
When the friends finally make it back to the city, they find the streets are overrun with bots; martial law is in effect. People are being loaded onto buses and taken to transition camps. Anyone caught in the open is pacified and detained; not all will survive. Adam and his friends go underground, taking up with Skip, a brilliant but eccentric hacker. Skip has built a tech hideout called The Nest—a Faraday cage suspended in the maintenance tunnels beneath the city. Using antiquated technology—dial-up modems and BBSs—the friends begin to organize. Together, they will fight desperately to survive, unintentionally planting the seeds of a resistance that will become more important than any of them can imagine.
Fans of the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson will love Of Courage and Sacrifice!
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Amira moved quietly down the narrow passageway, her robes whispering around her. The Nest had been a revelation to her as it had been to the rest of them—Reggie, Sig, and April.
Tucked beneath the city, woven amongst the ductwork, piping, and conduits, Skip, along with the friends, had somehow arranged a complex of rooms and hallways that provided places to live, while managing to be secure at the same time. That there was so much space beneath the streets was extraordinary, but combining that with the availability of resources—electricity, network, water, and heat—it made a nearly perfect place to be.
And, of course, there was the Nest itself. Suspended in a spanning plenum space, accessible by a catwalk, it was an extraordinary concentration of technology and connectedness with the outside world. Amira had only been allowed to see the place once on the initial tour, but she knew, had heard, about Madox, Skip's online presence.
As yet, she chose to keep her abilities with technology—computers, from the others. She was afraid of the questions it would bring up, things she would never be able to answer because she refused to lie. To the others, she was a refugee like them, and they were kind enough to help her. She would have to lend her skills soon enough—she felt like a burden, and even though no one was saying it, things were too precarious to support anyone who wasn't necessary. Besides, she wanted to help, and she was pretty sure Skip—Madox as she knew him—was on to her. It was nearly impossible to keep her guard up around the clock, and in one of their late-night discussions as they were all drifting off to sleep, she was certain Skip had been probing her for information. Despite how he looked, he was very clever—she was confident he could see behind her words—or she was paranoid.
Either way, the time of trying to remain neutral in this fight was long past. The bots were programmed machines following a series of protocols, running routines, working towards objectives. The twist of every gear, every pulse of energy, was done under the directive of the Corporation. So much blood, so many lives lost. This wasn't a system rebalancing itself but a virus destroying its host. She had been so wrong to be part of that effort—she would spend the rest of her life paying for it. But she wasn't ready to share that, not yet. The others would surely turn her away if they knew—she would if it were her. On her own, repaying her debt would be much more difficult.
Or, was it because she was a parasite clinging to her only chance of survival? Was there any way to ever offset the damage she'd done? Unknowable questions, waiting to terrorize her during the long sleepless nights when the darkness plunged her into the unending void.
Ahead was one of the heavy steel doors that led to the tunnels beyond. She needed to get to her machine. It had been too long already; she could feel the poison building in her veins, the fatigue in her bones no amount of sleep could ward off. She had chanced going out once already. The group forbade this, of course, but what choice did she have? Of course, they didn't know about her condition—another of her secrets.
She turned the deadbolt and slowly drew open the door. The passageway beyond was dark and silent.
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Fantastic book for all ages! The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. Excited for the next one.
Of Courage and Sacrifice is a new dystopian series that teens will love! The Hunger Games is the loved dystopian series of my generation, and I can absolutely see this series becoming the new obsession of high schoolers everywhere. Adam and his friends journey through a new world where bots rule and they’re determined to get some sort of semblance of their old life back. I loved the way this book was written and though it’s almost 400 pages, it was a really fast read. I kept wanting more and more! The characters are well developed and I enjoyed the merging of science fiction with a dystopian feel. I would absolutely recommend this one!
Of Courage and Sacrifice by Matt Hartle is a science fiction and action-adventure novel that follows Adam Wesley and his friends. They have just graduated and are looking forward to having a fun-filled summer until one day they come face to face with a reconnaissance robot. This was just the beginning of what was to come that summer. The plot is consistent throughout the book, and it flows well. The story is well-developed, and the descriptions of the scenes really draw the reader in. Hartle really has a knack for keeping the plot tight and getting it to flow evenly. The protagonist Adam Wesley is well-written and relatable. Hartle doesn’t tell everything about the characters upfront, instead, he allows you to discover them as you read. Adam encounters a robot early in the book and its erratic movement makes Adam aware that something is not quite right. Throughout the book you see him, and his friends organize in a tech hideout called the Nest with a guy named Skip. Together they fight against all odds, making it one of the most important plot points in the book. The book has one of the most well-developed characters I’ve seen recently. This is one of the better sci-fi books and it really keeps the reader immersed in the story throughout the entire book. The well-written characters and great plot help this book be a great read for anyone that loves sci-fi. The story deals with human violence and artificial intelligence and how making decisions can really affect the way things come out. There is a lesson to be learned about how decisions can lead to consequences. This is a great starting book to a trilogy, and I would recommend this to anyone that loves sci-fi. I hope to see more from this author in the future. Overall, the novel was entertaining because of Hartle’s exceptional writing.
Of Courage and Sacrifice is the first instalment in the Bot Trilogy Series by Matt Hartle.Protagonist Adam Wesley and his friends are excited to enjoy their summer camping trip, but things take a twist. While at a store buying ’supplies,’ Adam gets into a physical brawl with the attendant at the store. As they get settled into their camping excursion, there is no cellphone coverage in the mountains, which prohibits them from knowing what’s happening in the city.Hartle intensifies the action, and Adam encounters a reconnaissance robot at the river. The bot’s strange actions alerted Adam that something was awry. “The way the bot seemed to navigate the rough terrain with such ease worried Adam, its nimble movements were almost human. The bot announced that a curfew was in effect, and they needed to return to their homes. One of Adam’s friends, Brad, responded aggressively, resulting in him being pacified. The action accelerates rapidly, and Mark is seriously injured during the altercation with the bot. As the group hurries to renter the city, they discover that martial law has been enforced and bots have taken over the streets. Buses are filling up with people as they are moved to transition camps. Anyone caught out in the open is subdued and imprisoned; not everyone will make it.The story was well-written science fiction with well-developed characters. The plot is fast-paced, and the action in this book is top-notch. The quickly-paced scenes set the stage for what’s to come later in the book. However, despite the well-paced action, there are times when there is too much background information. It’s almost as if Hartle wants to arm readers so they can understand this world’s government, military, and culture. Such information could have been spaced out, highlighting the action. Of Courage and Sacrifice takes the science fiction novel and updates it for the twenty-first century. The problem it deals with—human violence and artificial intelligence—is an unfortunate constant. This is a book that asks the reader to consider the ramifications of humanity’s decisions and to think about their possible consequences. This novel is entertaining and enthralling, with fine writing and a likeable protagonist.
The first book in Matt Hartle's trilogy is "Of Courage and Sacrifice." It's an excellent sci-fi story of bots for teenagers and young adults alike. The plot has an agile, continuous rhythm and action-packed moments. This book had me hooked from the start; I knew what was going to be found within its pages, and yet I loved it.In this novel, the author does not reveal to us from the beginning what happens, but uses it as a tool to keep suspense and the reader's attention. I'm not going to say much about the characters because the best part is that you discover them. They have been captivating to me, and they all have their own unique features. It was an exciting and enjoyable read. I can't wait for the next book to be released!