Local writer, Martin Seary, has new sci-fi book published, inspired by his work in I.T and Black Mirror…

Martin explains, ‘This has been several years in the making and the inspiration has certainly been my time in the corporate world as I work professionally in I.T. I was also fascinated with the idea of AI becoming homogenised into normal society and the poor decisions we may end up making in this regard, driven by our own vanity.’

As Martin works in the world of I.T he sees first-hand the exciting pace at which technology is progressing, and has used this to influence his book.

Martin continues, ‘AI is on every one lip’s right now, in almost every sector of the industry and mainstream media. There couldn’t be a better time for Company Man to hit the market and hopefully emote powerful questions about the topic in those that read it. I honestly think this will hit some nerves in a powerful way, due to the prescient lens I’ve attempted to put on our future, approximately 170 years from now. Basing some of the concepts on a natural evolution of where we stand today as a society.’

If you’re a lover of sci-fi thriller films like Total Recall and Equilibrium you will love this book. It’s insidiously gut-punching and riveting story will leave you wanting more.

What’s next for Martin?

‘I already have a sequel planned to Company Man, so if readers want it, let me know in Amazon reviews! I have a fantastic twist planned for the follow up.’

About the book

Life can now be lived out in a digital realm.

You may choose a partner who is pliable, programmable.

If you weren't replaced, you might be hanging on by a thread.

Living under the Envirodome, the citizens of Municipalis scurry about like ants.

The question is, who has their sullied hands on the magnifying glass? The dying sun may still yet proof sufficient to torch from on high.

Abram works for the most powerful company on the planet, they hold the keys to the doors of Artificial Life. Yet despite this power, their avarice and thirst for control knows no bounds.

But surely family is sacred, right?

A man of cerebral complexity and talents in manipulation must fight for what he holds dear, but will his own demons get in the way.

In a world where existence, experiences and memories are ultimately agnostic, a question pervades throughout - what is it that defines life exactly?

About the author

Martin Seary grew up in a working class family, born and raised in Coventry and is the son of a Carpenter.

Always drawn to the creative arts as a musician, writer and profuse dreamer, he conceived the novel Company Man.

This was inspired by his career working in the IT industry, in and around the West Midlands, and borne from a personal preoccupation with life's fundamental questions.

He studied English Literature at De Montford University, but left this to play in a thrash metal band, coming full circle in 2024 to complete his debut sci-fi novel, and currently writing future literary works.

Company Man was published by The Conrad Press and the eBook can be ordered from Amazon and all on-line bookshops.