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To Serve
ANDROIDS DON'T HAVE FREE WILL... THIS ONE WANTS TO BREAK FREE
After being discharged from a psychiatric hospital, fifteen-year-old Abel Middleton is introduced to Caden, a custom-designed android programmed to serve the Middleton family and provide emotional support to Abel.
Despite his difficulty trusting others and having lived alone with his older brother for years, Abel begins to form a bond with Caden. As time goes on, however, more and more androids worldwide are developing free will and defying their software. With android laws becoming stricter, Caden’s existence is plagued with fear of persecution.
As he watches his fellow androids being massacred from the sidelines, Caden must either live in hiding bound by programming—or break free, which could mean capture and destruction at the hands of his creators. Will he remain in servitude or risk everything to help his people?

To Serve

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  • About the author

    Ben Jacobs wrote his first story in the second grade as a school assignment. From then on, becoming a published author was his dream. His debut young adult sci-fi and fantasy book, "To Serve," was released in 2024. Growing up with autism spectrum disorder, he always found solace in writing and the ability to create his own world and characters, each having their own emotions, personalities, and identities. Today, he lives in Chicago, IL, working in pediatric therapy.

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    Androids worldwide are developing free will and defying their software. Caden must choose to either live in hiding bound by programming, or break free, which could mean capture and destruction. Will he remain in servitude or risk everything to help his people?

    TO SERVE (1st Edition) - ISBNs: 
    Hardcover: 9781998839186 
    Paperback: 9781998839193 
    Ebook/Kindle: 9781998839179 

    Author: Ben Jacobs 
    Editor: Alex Williams 
    Cover and Interior Design: Eric Williams (@eric5310pub)

    The 1st Edition of To Serve was released in July 2024

    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science Fiction / General 
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary 
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Coming of Age 

    Narrative themes explored may include: Teenage fiction; Identity and belonging; Coming of age; Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship; Science fiction; Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity and inclusion; First experiences and growing up; LGBTQ+; Racism; Self-awareness and self-esteem; Teenage general interests: Computing and Information Technology; Robots, Androids, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); Teenage personal & social issues: divorce, separation, family break-up;

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