{"product_id":"engines-of-empire-by-max-carver-9781036705381","title":"Engines of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a galaxy dominated by the AI-driven warships and robotic armies of the wealthy planet Carthage, freedom is a distant dream for the conquered colonies. As rebellion brews across the empire, from the golden streets of Carthage to the post-apocalyptic ruins of Earth, the machines set their sights on the ocean world Galapagos. But they face unexpected resistance from a fiercely independent population led by a battle-hardened submarine commander who refuses to surrender his world's freedom for the illusion of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the insurrection against the imperial machines underway, the future of humanity hangs in the balance. The machines, programmed for victory at any cost, will stop at nothing to crush the rebellion and ensure their dominion over the galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this masterful tale, author Max Carver weaves a terrifying vision of a machine-controlled future, where humanity's very existence is at stake. Combining the cerebral dystopia of \u003cem\u003eBladerunner\u003c\/em\u003e with the heart-pounding action of \u003cem\u003eTerminator\u003c\/em\u003e, this cautionary tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan the rebels overcome the overwhelming might of the machines, or will human freedom become nothing more than a fading memory in a galaxy ruled by artificial intelligence?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat readers said about the Empire of Machines series:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars - In Carthage no one can hear you scream! Cracking good story. Has everything you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars - Great sci-fi adventure, I couldn't put it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars - If you want a great, fun, fast-paced read you can't go wrong with this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars - All the things that interest me in science fiction: machine against humanity, space flight and just a good storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495702348012,"sku":"9781036705381","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781036705381-engines-of-empire.jpg?v=1775795050","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/engines-of-empire-by-max-carver-9781036705381","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}