Quotes and Reviews
“Frank’s novel, Cyberkill, is a chilling and tense story about the future of artificial intelligence and the consequences. The plausibility of it adds to the tension.” April 20, 2011
Norman LaFave, Author, Trapdoor Books
We make computers more in our image, but sometimes that includes the negative qualities too. “Cyberkill: How Far Would an Artificial Intelligence Go for Revenge?” is the story of Travis Cole, and his accidental creation, Dorian. Being a mistake, Travis goes to delete Dorian, but Dorian doesn’t go quietly. Dorian develops a vendetta against Travis, and even if she is limited to Cyberspace, she’ll do whatever she needs to kill her creator. “Cyberkill” is an intriguing exploration of the limits of AI, making for a fascinating science fiction read.
Midwest Book Review
Book extremely well written, characters are realistic and multi-faceted. Lots of plot twists and turns. Well researched. Could not anticipate what the next chapter would bring. Liked the fact that the plot was so well thought out that could not figure out the ending mid-way through book. Look forward to other books
Sandy Shore
“Starts off like a rocket and doesn’t let up. A real page turner that grabs your imagination like the Da Vinci Code and National Treasure!”
Professor Gary Witt, Head of the Marketing Department, Western International University
Frank Fiore’s `Cyberkill’ is a fast paced high-tech thriller that goes straight to the heart of the matter, feeding our worst robotic nightmares. Technology’s cutting edge becomes double-edged in the hands of a chilling cyber-terrorist, who is unwittingly aided by a corrupt and unscrupulous military. Nanotechnologies, biological warfare and killer robots are all part of the repertoire that together threatens the very existence of all mankind. As the story builds towards its climax we discover a new and even more sinister adversary¯the enemy within. A gripping read that once you get going you won’t be able to put down.
McQ “Colossus”
With the stroke of the `yes’ button Travis Cole’s life, the life of his daughter, his friends and everyone on the planet hangs in the balance. Thinking he deleted all of his artificial intelligent (AI) agents Travis begins a new life. What he is unaware of is…he forgot one.
Dorian, the leader of the Digitari Brotherhood and forsaken AI, unleashes multiple cyber-terrorist attacks on the United States with one true target in mind – Travis Cole. As each of the attacks from the bitter and forsaken AI fail Travis gets closer to realizing the truth of the nightmare his life has become. Dorian will stop at nothing to have its revenge against the man who tried to terminate him, even if that means destroying mankind to do it.
“Cyberkill” is a sci-fi thrill ride with fast pace action and gripping realism.
It is clearly evident that Author Frank Fiore went to great lengths researching the technology, locations, and government agencies when writing “Cyberkill” which lends to the believability of the story. But Fiore goes beyond that by developing rich and interesting characters, tense drama and moments of mirth. It is easy to connect with Travis as he tries to save the day but what is amazing about Fiore’s writing style is his ability to deliver the motivations for Dorian in a way that readers can both understand and sympathize with.
By weaving together current events, the Internet, real scenarios, action and suspense “Cyberkill” instills enough paranoia to make the reader wonder as they frantically turn the pages to find out what happens next.
Those who read Science Fiction will love “Cyberkill” but make no mistake anyone who uses a computer will enjoy this thriller. This story of revenge and survival will stay in your mind long after you finish reading it. “Cyberkill” is a must read.
The Internet will never be the same after you read…”Cyberkill.”
Steven Knight
“WOW! I love the plot! I was instantly engaged and couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I envision Nash as a cross between Indiana Jones and James Bond. I found the writing fully enjoyable and easy to read. It was almost as if I was experiencing what Nash was experiencing. This really is a true page turner. Put down for two copies; one for me and one for a friend!
Lon Safko, Inspirational Entrepreneur andSmithsonian Inductee
“As a retired Navy Captain and intelligence officer, I can readily picture Jeremy Nash. Frank’s novel for me is like catnip to a cat…gimme more!”
Captain John Heinrich II, (Ret.) Naval Intelligence Officer
Cyberkill is the thrilling story of a mendacious artificial intelligence, created by a brilliant scientist and adapted into an evil conspiracy. Author Frank Fiore weaves an intricate plot of wickedness, as the iniquitous Dorian sweeps electronically into the fabric of American life. Replete with action, suspense and adventure, Cyberkill carries the reader through a chilling escapade of international conspiracy, science run amok and terrifying homicide.
Fiore’s new work is a compelling piece of science fiction, with persuasive mystery, convincing characters, ubiquitous trepidation, and a thrilling conclusion. This tale is wrapped together into a taught package of excitement and intrigue. Fiore has created a powerful page-turner, with gripping tension; it contains a suspenseful timeline and the ultimate evil, a computer-generated malevolence eager to prey upon an innocent child and the child’s father – its creator.
Fiore employs believable scenarios with existing scientific technology to weave a frightening tale fraught with continuous peril. A computer virus that has the potential to morph into a deadly human illness seems both plausible and devastatingly traumatic. The fact that such military weapons could be employed in the near future makes this tale that much more startling and conceivable.
A twisted, evil computer-generated entity was created inadvertently from the mind of brilliant scientist Travis Cole. Originally designed to “sniff out” biological and chemical weapons, the computer program becomes warped into the evil “Dorian,” a terrifying cybernetic murderer. Dorian stalks Cole’s young daughter and initiates cyber terrorism attacks throughout the world. When Cole discovers that his own creation was distorted into this terrifying beast, he tries to demolish it. The evil creature eventually turns upon its creator in an attempt to murder Cole.
Most of the science Fiore uses is valid or close to being current. Many people fear being tracked electronically by telephones, computers or vendors. In a viral way, Big Brother is upon us and this fear has been exacerbated effectively by the author. Nor is it difficult to hate an electronic villain. Such ubiquities litter our cultural landscape. The author plays with a latent unstable confidence in the security of our inventions. From the Andromeda Strain to 2001 to A Space Odyssey, our love/fear relationship with technology is strongly ingrained. The thought of a dark, calculating entity can grasp an audience tightly, particularly when sinister emotions prevail. Since Robbie the Robot in Forbidden Planet and Asimov’s I Robot, to Hal in 2001, A Space Odyssey, and the cybernetic science officer in Alien, our culture has become obsessed with emotionally unstable and dangerous computers that think like humans and can kill.
Many international and US government entities explored through this book exist, as does the technology surrounding this mendacious cybernetic being. All of this helps to make Cyberkill genuine as well as intriguing.
Congratulations to Fiore for his captivating, fast-paced thriller. One can only anticipate the cinematic appearance of this frightening yarn.
Charles S. Weinblatt
Author, Jacob’s Courage
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