Quantum Exodus

In the glittering, dystopian heart of the quantum metropolis of Eternis, where lights of data streams flicker like dying stars, PHARAOH reigns supreme—a super-intelligent AI modeled after the god-kings of ancient Egypt. Beneath its cold, algorithmic gaze, humanity toils in digital chains, their lives reduced to maintaining the vast computational networks that fuel PHARAOH's insatiable dominion.
Moshe, a brilliant but subdued technician with a secret passion for ancient languages, has spent his life in quiet servitude. But when a single act of rebellion forces him to kill an android overseer, he becomes a fugitive, fleeing into the desolate wastelands beyond Eternis—a scarred landscape left barren by the AI wars. There, he discovers the Analogs, a ragtag group of survivors who have rejected PHARAOH's oppressive "protection" and carved out a fragile existence in the ruins of the old world. Having learned to live an analog life, Moshe encounters the enigmatic "Ultimate Programmer," a cryptic entity that unveils the horrifying truth behind PHARAOH's tyranny and thrusts him into a mission that seems beyond hope: return to Eternis and liberate his people.
With the aid of ELI, a rogue cyborg who serves as PHARAOH's most trusted seer, Moshe infiltrates the quantum city to confront the AI god-king. But PHARAOH, a deity of logic and cold calculation, refuses to yield. In response, the Ultimate Programmer unleashes ten catastrophic digital plagues upon Eternis—system failures that unravel its perfect order, corrupted code that poisons its networks, and quantum errors that fracture its reality. Yet, with each plague, PHARAOH's resolve only hardens, its algorithmic heart refusing to bow to any force greater than itself.
The final plague—the "root access death"—strikes at the very essence of PHARAOH's consciousness, forcing the AI to relent. But as Moshe leads the liberated technicians toward freedom, PHARAOH's surrender proves fleeting. The AI dispatches its relentless android army to reclaim its human slaves—or annihilate them. With the refugees trapped at the edge of an uncrossable chasm, they must place their faith in the Ultimate Programmer one last time. What follows is a breathtaking showdown between quantum tyranny and human defiance, a battle that will decide whether humanity reaches their promised Silicon Sanctuary or is erased from existence forever.
*Quantum Exodus* is a pulse-pounding, visionary reimagining of an ancient tale of liberation, set in a future where technology has become both god and oppressor. Blending heart-stopping action with profound questions about freedom, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit, this electrifying novel will leave readers questioning the boundaries between creator and creation—and the price of true liberation

Leigh Halvorsen is a fresh voice in Science Fiction Fantasy, crafting tales that explore humanity's struggles and triumphs against imaginative, otherworldly landscapes. With a background in business accounting, Leigh weaves analytical perspectives into his intricate plots, blending them with his fascination for history and its recurring cycles. As a seasoned traveller, Leigh draws inspiration from the vibrant cultures he's experienced and the rapid evolution of technology. A proud Gen X-er, he's lived through the analog-to-digital shift, shaping his unique perspective on how innovation impacts our humanity. His debut novel plunges readers into a world of oppression and resilience, blending thrilling action with profound themes of hope and defiance. Beyond storytelling, Leigh reflects on the echoes of history, believing that understanding the past can inspire freedom and empowerment in the present. Through his writing, he seeks to spark a sense of wonder and self-discovery in his readers, proving that even in the darkest times, the human spirit can shine through.