Advent Blue
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"Advent Blue" comes around as my eighth published book, available at Amazon in print and Kindle. From the back cover:

All things lead into each other.

Will Fortner is at a crossroad. Working for the world-encompassing tech conglomerate of the Choice Institute allows him to plumb the possibilities of any situation and predict its outcome. Interpreting this map of choices for the Institute’s clients has made him a man of wealth, allowing him to withdraw from the world and its woes. But, when he’s drawn into a new project, he’s ordered to accept a company selected companion into his reclusive life.

It’s not about what you want, it’s about what you need.

Mirai Redwater is both clever and forthright. As Will’s assigned companion her role is to ensure his stability as he’s pulled deeper into the Institute’s machinations. With each step forward the question looms if he’s being supported or manipulated to some greater scheme. What to do, when the things you crave hearken fulfillment while threatening your undoing? 

"Advent Blue" is a near-term science fiction psychological thriller from mulit-award winning author Roland Allnach. Combining themes of moral ambiguity, deception, emotional manipulation, artificial intelligence, and Martian colonization, "Advent Blue" is "poignant and thought-provoking" (Pacific Book Review), "masterfully executed" (Feathered Quill Reviews) and "delivers an exciting dystopian thriller that speaks to some of our most pressing concerns" (Reader Views).

In the past, I've built separate pages for background on the creative process of each book and reviews & interviews for each book.

Moving forward, I am including an Afterword in each book discussing the creative process so as to avoid spoilers.

Listen to an in-depth interview regarding "Advent Blue" with Reader Views!

Review Quotes:

Click here for full review link at Feathered Quill

Click here for an interview link at Feathered Quill

Feathered Quill Review Quote:

“Masterfully executed...Advent Blue is a book rich in atmosphere, dialogue, moral complexity and almost hypnotic precision. It’s unforgettable, especially due to its shocking ending. Readers who enjoy character driven thrillers will find much to savor here.” Feathered Quill Reviews

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Readers’ Favorite Review Quotes:

“The writing style is sharp, wildly intelligent, and 100% immersive, and I’m excited for anything the author puts out next. Very highly recommended.” Asher Syed, for Readers’ Favorite

“Advent Blue is a thought provoking thriller that touches upon some relevant social issues. But the author also makes sure the plot is engaging and completely unpredictable. You never what’s going to happen next. It’s a psychological/sci-fi noir with twists and turns galore.” Pikasho Deka, for Readers’ Favorite

“I was drawn into the story and its mystery and suspense very intensely. It was interesting how the suspense was built, and overall, the writing is brilliant. I would highly recommend Advent Blue to lovers of classic science fiction.” Paul Zietsman, for Readers’ Favorite

“What a breathtaking read! Favorably reminiscent of Dave Eggers’ The Circle, Roland Allnach’s Advent Blue is more powerful with its vast perspective and abundant food for thought in its portrayal of a multitude of social issues. Themes abound..I highly recommend this brilliant story to sci-fi and psychological techno-thriller fans.” Olga Markova, for Readers’ Favorite

Click here for full review at Pacific Book Reviews

Pacific Book Review Review Quote:

“This is an addictive, thrilling read...It touches upon social issues relevant to today including the manipulation of society through social media, and AI as well as corporate greed and how it affects our daily lives. Poignant and thought-provoking. To say it was a page turner would be the understatement of the century.” Alyssa Avina, for Pacific Book Review

* Selected as a “Notable Book” at Pacific Book Review *

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Reader Views Review Quote:

“With Advent Blue, Roland Allnach delivers an exciting dystopian thriller that speaks to some of our most pressing concerns, especially those that exist at the nexus of technology and human evolution...Advent Blue operates less as a conventional thriller and more as a philosophical exercise in determinism, asking whether knowledge of consequence liberates or traps the individual who possesses it.” Paul Knobloch, for Reader Views

*Recipient of 5-Star Review Recognition at Reader Views*

Click here for full review at Bestsellersworld

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Bestsellersworld Review Quote:

“’Advent Blue’ stands out as a psychological thriller set within an unsettlingly familiar sci-fi framework. Roland Allnach demonstrates a sharp ability to elicit strong reactions from his readers, surfacing buried emotions, raising difficult questions, and sparking thought provoking discussions long after the final page. Do you accept the challenge?” - Timea Barabas for Bestsellersworld