Artificial Wisdom

In 2050, journalist Marcus Tully inhabits a world still reeling from catastrophic climate disasters that claimed millions of lives, including his own wife. When a mysterious whistleblower draws him into a web of murder and political conspiracy, Tully discovers he's stumbled onto something far more sinister than routine corruption. At the heart of the investigation lies a global election unlike any in history, where humanity's first artificial intelligence candidate campaigns against a former U.S. President for unprecedented power to combat the climate crisis. As Tully digs deeper, he must grapple with whether recent environmental catastrophes were truly natural disasters or something far more calculated and deadly.

Steven Pacey delivers a masterful performance that transforms Weaver's complex near-future thriller into a gripping audio experience. His nuanced vocal work distinguishes each character while maintaining the narrative's mounting tension across nearly fifteen hours of runtime. Pacey's measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate political machinations and philosophical questions without losing the story's propulsive mystery elements. The narrator's ability to convey both intimate human grief and sweeping technological concepts makes this dense, thought-provoking novel particularly effective in audio format, where his skilled interpretation guides listeners through Weaver's challenging exploration of survival, freedom, and moral compromise.