They built tomorrow without asking if you wanted it.
In the quiet, pine-scented woods of Wisconsin, the Carter family is fighting to keep their heritage alive. But as Sawyer's Reach fades into a ghost town, they discover a chilling truth: their community hasn't been forgotten-it's being "optimized".
ZevraCorp's LifeSync system promises a utopia of effortless health and perfect calm, but the price is the very thing that makes us human: our privacy, our messy emotions, and our right to dissent. Under the unblinking red eye of the ECHIDNA surveillance network and the cold steel of Tharox units, the Carters must lead a desperate resistance to reclaim their town's soul.
From the campfire circles of Camp Inspiration to a global struggle for autonomy, Sawyer's Reach is a journey into the heart of what it means to be alive. In a world where an algorithm already knows your next move, the only weapon left is the unpredictable power of human connection.
The signal is live. The drones are circling. And the rules of being human are being rewritten in real-time.
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Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
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979-8-9864503-4-6 (9798986450346)
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Nick Duda is a dedicated educator, author, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of human fulfillment and modern innovation. With over 22 years of experience in the classroom and a Master of Science in Education, Nick has spent his career mentoring students and teachers alike, earning six consecutive "Excellent" ratings for his impact in diverse school districts across Illinois.In his debut novel, Sawyer's Reach: The Battle for Tomorrow, Nick draws on his background as a licensed ham radio operator and drone pilot to craft a grounded, high-stakes techno-thriller. His writing is deeply influenced by his roles as a husband and father to three boys, centering on the belief that the most powerful technology on Earth remains the human heart. When he isn't writing or teaching 6th-grade math, Nick can be found exploring the wilderness, operating his ham radio, or advocating for a future where technology serves humanity rather than managing it.
