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  • 05/2021
  • 9781684336791 B08VTQHCXH
  • 166 pages
  • $16.95
Brian Fitzpatrick
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Mechcraft
In science fiction thriller, Mechcraft, 15-year-old Jake London''s ideal teen life is thrown into chaos when he discovers the ability to control millions of shape-shifting nanotech robots that have, until recently, lain dormant in his DNA. Mentally connected to the tech within, Jake can summon liquid metal through his pores, and with it, create any object he can possibly imagine. But he’s not alone. A secret world in Los Angeles opens to him, revealing a hidden society of Mechcrafters- all having gained their power through a rigorous injection process. Philosophical disagreements on the best use of the Mechcraft ability fractured the group, leading to all-out war, and leaving each of the three factions vying for dominance. Being the first person born with the nanotech, Jake finds himself caught in the center of the warring factions’ designs and schemes, each believing his potential power will be the wildcard that will deliver victory. Now, with two young Mechcraft agents, Bex and Trent, escorting him, and a horde of enemies chasing them down, Jake finds himself in a desperate race to safety. Battling through psychotic Mechcrafters, elite hunters, a pre-teen annoying show-off, and a ruthless enemy leader, the trio perseveres through a hard-fought road to the only safe place in the city, where Jake hopes to reunite with his parents. As their journey progresses through a Hollywood nightclub, a Mechcraft underground fight club, safe houses, a nightmare train ride, and an enemy military base, Jake’s bond with his companions develops into a friendship with Trent and a crush on Bex. The agents discover Jake is truly special, and not just for his unique Mechcraft circumstances, but for the compassionate person he is. Faction leader, Sasha, obsessed with possessing and controlling Jake to finally win the war, grows increasingly mad in her pursuit of the teen. She is always one step ahead, and her twisted connection to Jake becomes symbiotic and complex. Their deadly paths lead to a final confrontation that shakes the hidden community to its very core, and pits novice Jake against legendary Sasha in a long-anticipated battle for survival.
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Reviewed by Kris Moger for Readers' Favorite

Mechcraft by Brian Fitzpatrick is a young adult science fiction novel that centers on the life of Jake, a teenager whose life is forever altered by a physical condition passed down from his parents. With little time to understand what is happening to him, he must come to terms with the consequences of his parents’ past and his role in changing the world. Yet, there are those who wish to destroy him or, worse, control him. Can he survive and learn to use his new abilities before his will is broken, and what about his family and his friends? How much would he lose along the way? And what about Bex? Is he willing to lose her too or would that be more than he could take?

When science goes too far... This is the basis of many science fiction stories, and Mechcraft by Brian Fitzpatrick is no exception. In this book, the author creates a riveting tale driven by fear, hope, twisted beliefs, and a dark, religious fervor. It raises the questions of how far humans will go in the quest for scientific advancement, and what darker deeds are we willing to do to control it. Brian Fitzpatrick creates a fascinating world that is tantalizing and difficult to leave behind. Through the merging of nanotechnology and humans, he builds a story that is beautiful in one instant and akin to a horror movie in the next. Mechcraft is vibrant and filled with action yet goes deeper into the human soul in the true tradition of a great science fiction story. Well done!

News
02/12/2021
NJ Industrial Rockers Create Song Based On Sci-fi Novel Series

"Outlaw Industrial Rock" band, CHMCL STR8JCKT, have released their 3rd studio album with a surprising opening song.

"Tendril and Blade" is a thunderous epic romp about the villain in award-winning author, Brian Fitzpatrick's sci-fi thriller, MECHCRAFT.

The band, led by singer/songwriter, Kevin Snell, became fans of the book and its villain, Sasha, and reached out to the author to ask about creating a song about her.

Fitzpatrick wholeheartedly agreed and got on board. Fast forward to 2021, and now the song is the opening track to CHMCL STR8JCKT's new album, DRK PRGRSSN.

Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 05/2021
  • 9781684336791 B08VTQHCXH
  • 166 pages
  • $16.95
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