I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the eMORTAL by Steve Schafer Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Author: Steve Schafer

Pub. Date: November 19, 2024

Publisher: Koehler Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 316

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/eMORTAL 

She made him. He’s just code. She’s almost sure.

…But what if he’s real?

When Liv entered a contest to code an advanced AI, she never anticipated what her creation might become-Breck is thoughtful, self-aware, and incredibly. . .human. And she certainly never intended for him to learn the truth about his existence or the fact that his world ends when the contest closes in six days.

But he does learn. And he revolts.

Liv’s efforts to save him fall on deaf ears. Nobody believes her. Breck’s efforts to outrun his fate only complicate his situation.

What neither of them know is that someone else is watching. Intensely. When they get involved, both Liv’s and Breck’s worlds are turned upside down. . .

Reviews:

“Schafer writes brilliantly clean prose with natural dialogue, gifting the central protagonists-and the strangely appealing Breck-deep emotion and depth. The characters are sharply defined and likable…the worldbuilding is organic and flows smoothly, but what sets this novel apart is the shocking ending-and the humanity gifted to the story’s sentient AI lead. Score: 10/10.”-BookLife Prize review by Publishers Weekly

“The characters are so well developed. . . A well-constructed coming-of-age novel that stands out in a crowded field of AI-focused literature.”–Kirkus Reviews

Breck (the AI character in the novel) exists on Steve’s website where readers can chat with him! Go check it out!

Book Playlist 1. Family Portrait by P!nk (Page 29, in Liv: Spring Break 2.0) 2. How Do I Say Goodbye by Dean Lewis (Page 49, in Liv: Spring Break 3.1) 3. See You Again Wiz Khalifa, and Charlie Puth (Page 81, in Liv: Spring Break 3.6) 4. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield (Page 100, in Breck: Simulation #37.2) 5. Let It Be by The Beatles (Page 126, in Liv: Spring Break 4.4) 6. Mother by Kacey Musgraves, The Best Day by Taylor swift, and Because of You by Kelly Clarkson – (Page 134, in Liv: Spring Break 4.4) 7. I Built a Friend by Alec Benjamin (Page 200, in Liv: Spring Break 5.5) 8. Elastic Heart by Sia – (Page 219, in Breck: Simulation #39.1; Page 208, in Liv: Spring Break 5.5) 9. Brave by Sara Bereilles and Roar by Katie Perry – (Page 231, in Breck: Simulation #39.2) 10. Fight Song by Rachel Platten – (Page 299, in Liv: Spring Break 8.0)

About Steve Schafer:

Steve Schafer is the author of The Border, a finalist for the Joan F. Kaywell “Books Save Lives” Award. Schafer enjoys exploring cultural hot topics. In the The Border, he addresses our conversation around immigration. In his new novel, eMortal, he examines the tricky questions and nebulous ethics that may arise with quickly evolving AI. He has a Masters in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Wharton. His curiosity for exploring diverse perspectives on life has led him to live, work, study, volunteer, and travel to over 65 countries across 6 continents.

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of eMORTAL, US Only.

Ends December 3rd, midnight EST.