Autumn’s End by BJ Levey (Book Review #1952)

*Autumn’s End* plunges readers into a dystopian future at the close of the 21st century, where global warming has pushed humanity into the New North, and a colossal tech corporation, Aztec, wields unprecedented power. The narrative kicks off with a cyber-attack during a concert that leaves the world in chaos, setting the stage for a gripping tale of survival, rebellion, and the struggle to control the future.

BJ Levey crafts a complex world where AI technology, embodied in the form of a controversial collar, controls both people and events, spiraling towards a cataclysmic showdown. The story follows multiple characters, each grappling with the consequences of their actions and the overarching power of Aztec’s AI, Pandorus.

At the heart of this novel is Leroy Ping, an ordinary chauffeur thrust into extraordinary circumstances after being entrusted with a cryptic message from the mega star J3 moments before her death. Leroy’s journey is intertwined with Mark Fielding, Aztec’s aging chairman, who faces his mortality as his ReGen treatments fail, and Kyro Hamilton, an ex-cop forced into a twisted partnership with a psychopathic AI handler.

Levey expertly weaves together the fates of these characters, leading to a thrilling climax that questions the ethics of AI, the meaning of life, and the cost of immortality. The novel’s pacing is relentless, pulling the reader through a labyrinth of conspiracies, technological marvels, and deeply human struggles.

*Autumn’s End* is a thought-provoking and intense read, perfect for fans of cyberpunk and dystopian fiction. Levey’s ability to balance action with deep philosophical questions about the future of humanity makes this book a standout in the genre.

Written Jeyran Main

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