The houses of the curious
A War Across Time
When memories of a stranger burst into her mind, Aurora is thrust into a war between powerful corporations, machine armies, and a pantheon of digital beings. To save humanity she must answer a destiny she does not understand and face a terrible question: Is she even real?
Praise for The Houses of the Curious
Book Excellence Awards Finalist in Science Fiction
Chanticleer 2019 Cygnus Science Fiction Award Short List
“The Houses of the Curious poses a fresh concept of existentialism related to the virtual world around us. John Bowie layers the novel with a clever perspective and developed characters that allow Aurora's experience to seem real and believable.” - Judge, 7th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published eBook Awards
"... gripping from the first page and the intensity never lets up. The intriguing world painted is imaginative and original."- Indies Today
"… will entertain you, challenge you, and thrill you at the same time. I fell in love with the main characters and was invested in each of their stories."
“My favorite part of the Houses of the Curious was the rich “magic” system based on AI. Bowie reminded me of N.K. Jemison in the way he grounded this system in realistic near-future science to make it feel tactile and believable. Through this AI magic system, he robustly and thoughtfully addresses questions of memory, brain chemistry, and identity; I want a sequel!”
“Set it a unique world of AI, this book delivers a good combination of dazzling imagery and thought-provoking theories. I found myself very attached to the main character and caught up in her quest to understand who she is and what it means to be human. I specifically liked the author's vivid imagination and how his description of each scene made the story come alive.”
“Amazing world, fantastic characters and riveting plot. As enthralling as Ender's Game, with a world as mind-blowing as Hyperion. I don't invoke these members of the sci-fi pantheon lightly, but this book is destined to rank among them.”
“This amazing new Sci-Fi read is engaging, entertaining, and comes alive as you read it. The vivid details and descriptions truly bring the book to life. As an avid sci-fi reader I could not recommend it more!”