The Enclave

Alex Mason and The Fluidians Book 1

By: Jack Coltrane, Marilyn Foxworthy

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The governments started to crumble in 2073. There was no war. Just a collapse. I knew it was coming. I prepared. I collected a library of books - real, physical, paper books on subjects that I thought would be helpful. I found an abandoned military bunker for sale outside a small city in the wilderness. I didn’t bother to pay for it. I just moved in. Right now, I was just entering the closest thing we had to a city within two days’ driving distance. There were a few small towns closer but nothing that would have what I needed. I was looking for one place in particular. A bell rang as I opened and closed the door. A guy looked up from his counter and said grimly, “Can I help you? You look lost.” I cocked my head slightly and said simply, “A Bot.” I kept my description short, “Domestic. Type-F. Or childcare or household maintenance.” He said, “Yeah, OK. I got something. Come with me.” I said, “I want salvage. Spares. Non-working units.” I found one that was exactly what I wanted. He said, “OK, fella. You don’t seem like an idiot, so I’ll take your money. If that’s what you’re into.” I said, “If you find any more of this series, set them aside for me.” When I left, I drove in the opposite direction from where I was actually headed.

Great story idea

The premise was excellent but unfortunately there was just way too much mindless babble. Tell the story and leave the philosophy and psychobabble to the philosophers

first half was relatively good

don't agree with the philosophical beliefs but they were thoughtful. story was somewhat cynical but enjoyable. could've done with fewer s** scenes. felt like the author got suck and blitzed the relationship stuff.

Pedophiles Alert

Disturbing and disgusting. Lured young girl in shower for sex. Not expecting to vomit from hearing this unexpectedly.