William Patrick Martin
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Decapitation Day
Picture a near-future America where three genetically enhanced individuals of color —Hua, Ganesh, and Molefi— are on the run. They are fleeing not only a white supremacist U.S. president but also an army of AI killer robots determined to destroy the world. Their only ally is Ginger Rogers, a sentient AI robot fashioned after the iconic Hollywood star.
Ginger must hide her gifted minority infants off the grid, where they grow into world-class inventors, athletes, and problem solvers.
This fast-paced work of cinematic writing begins in a secret genetics lab in Mississippi, continues in other remote places like the North Pole, and climaxes in the desolate remains of Vancouver, Canada.
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"This smart, witty, and darkly humorous story will speak profoundly to readers who are thinking about the ways that technology, conservatism, and privilege might map the future."
-- Susan Campbell Bartoletti, award-winning author of Hitler Youth and They Called Themselves the KKK
"William Patrick Martin skillfully weaves together a complex plot filled with action, suspense, and moral dilemmas. The diverse cast of characters, each with their unique strengths and weaknesses, adds depth and realism to the story."
- - Mary Walsh, award-winning author of Dragon Slayer, and other multi-genre books
Praise & Reviews
"Melding together cutting-edge themes like artificial intelligence, robotics, and human genetic engineering, Decapitation Day delivers a unique twist by layering these elements upon current-day political themes. This thought-provoking book depicts a series of scientific breakthroughs that slip out of control in rapidly cascading fashion, as plans developed by forces for both good and evil go awry."
- - Sherry Knowlton, Author of Dead on the Delta and other award-winning suspense novels
Critics' Acclaim
"Decapitation Day delivers a thrilling, thought-provoking, and imaginative journey through a near-future dystopia where technology, morality, and human resilience collide in a gripping battle for survival."
- - Kem-Laurin Lubin, Founder of Human Tech Futures and University of Waterloo AI Scholar
"Like the works of Atwood and Butler, Martin’s novel Decapitation Day reminds us that our nonfiction reality is fragile, our future malleable. A timely and thought-provoking read."
- - Lauren Wilson, author of The Walking Dead: The Official Cookbook and Survival Guide
The Author
Bill Martin is a storyteller who believes in the power of the written word, inspiring readers to look at themselves and the world around them. ​
He operates his business, Zabby Books, through Amazon and eBay, using the money to travel and support his passion for writing.
Bill writes only in cafes, surviving exclusively on coffee, subs, chicken noodle soup, and the occasional pickled egg.