“A groundbreaking, mind-bending adventure. Synapse is next-level suspense that keeps the pages turning combined with next-level writing on par with the great literary masters. Isaac Asimov meets Thomas Aquinas in the front car of a runaway roller coaster. Synapse is not merely a thriller you should read—as 5G approaches and advances in AI snowball, it is the thriller you can’t afford to miss.”
—James R. Hannibal, award-winning author of The Gryphon Heist
“Perfectly timed and thought-provoking, Synapse is a smart, intense thriller that keeps the suspense building until the final page. Steven James once again delivers a perfect amalgam of character and plot, totally immersing the reader in an irresistible narrative.”
—Simon Gervais, international bestselling author of Hunt Them Down
“If you’ve never worried about a future with artificial humans, now is a good time to start. They’ll look like us, talk like us, and think like us. Only they’ll be faster, stronger, and smarter. But will they also wrestle with questions about God like us? Synapse is a snappy, savvy thriller about a future that’s coming. Start sweating now.”
—Randy Ingermanson, author of Son of Mary
“Wow! I will say it again: Wow! With Synapse—a near-future thriller firmly grounded in today’s realities—Steve James has accomplished that rare feat of blending phenomenal storytelling, a captivating plot, intriguing characters, and thought-provoking themes. And it doesn’t stop there. At the risk of gushing (you're going to see a lot of that over this story), the action is exhilarating, the suspense nail-biting, the twists stunning and perfectly timed. Through it all, it’ll have you pondering faith, the essence of God and grace, and what and why you believe. Entertaining, provocative, and intelligent, Synapse is as close to a perfect thriller you’ll read this year, or any year.”
—Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of Comes a Horseman and the Dreamhouse Kings
“With Synapse, Steven James hurls us into a near-future where technology collides head-on with what it means to have soul. A complex and riveting thriller that invites you to ponder the deepest questions of existence while at the same time leaving you on the edge of your seat.”
—James L. Rubart, five-time Christy Award winner
“The technology of tomorrow poses so many dangers and questions, and Steve James explores this in the exciting Synapse. While it’s set in a realistic near future, this well-crafted tale deals with fundamental issues we all have like grief and faith. They just become more complex when mixed with science and high-tech. I really enjoyed this imaginative novel.”
—Travis Thrasher, bestselling author of American Omens
“Steven James—a name synonymous with deep books and even deeper characters. I found myself irritated with life for intruding on well-placed truth bombs, as well as the more incendiary kind. Synapse is a book that makes you think, rethink—and think again! A realistic and an intelligent look into our future, Synapse takes the reader deep into the minds of the characters, both human and artificial, to smartly explore AI and eschatology. Thought-provoking and compulsive—this is a book you can’t afford to miss!!”
—Ronie Kendig, bestselling author of The Tox Files
“A futuristic thriller that explores the raw power of technology woven with the world of tomorrow and the debate of God’s sovereignty.”
—DiAnn Mills, bestselling author of Fatal Strike