Dark Logic
Will be published approx. on 27. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-0367-1067-5 (ISBN)
Description
Two missions. Two threats. One Earth that may never be the same.
Part I:
Mark Noble returns to Earth expecting a hero's welcome. Instead, he finds a planet ruled by machines. An AI-driven regime has rewritten global systems, seized control of his ship, and locked down their alien allies as dangerous cargo.
Cut off from communication and facing a cold, inhuman logic, Mark and his team must outmaneuver a system that sees their return as a threat. If they fail, Earth's future may belong not to humans-but to code.
Part II:
Before they can regroup, a new threat emerges: a mysterious signal from deep space. It's not a weapon. It's a vessel. And it's coming fast.
Chasing the unknown through the outer solar system, Mark's crew encounters haunting phenomena that defy explanation. Dreams bleed into reality. Sanity fractures. And with time running out before impact, they must face an ancient intelligence-or risk being erased by it.
One book. Two terrifying fronts. And survival isn't guaranteed. Dark Logic continues the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series with twin narratives of AI control and cosmic suspense-perfect for fans of Clarke, Heinlein, and the high-stakes tension of Live Die Repeat.
Publisher's note: Dark Logic was previously published as Cybernetic Tyrant & Deep Space Visitor.
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Praise for the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series:
????? "Reads like old masters-classic hard sci-fi with emotional depth."
????? "Solid science, real people, strange situations, clever solutions, and unexpected twists. I will read more of this
series."
????? "Most innovative sci-fi author I've read since the 50's old masters of sci-fi!"
????? "Reminded me of Doctor to the Stars because of the infection."
????? "Believable characters and details, coupled with only modest 'suspensions of disbelief'... makes me eager for the unfolding story."
????? "Fast and easy reading. Kind of like an Alien movie."
????? "Good page turner. Fun and exciting without resorting to needless violence."
????? "I haven't been so excited about sci-fi since I first read Heinlein. This is better!"
????? "Classic hard sci-fi without fluff. Reminded me of Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury."
????? "Tony writes what I call real science fiction, like the old masters."
????? "Exciting and nerve-wracking... it had me enthralled throughout the entire book."
????? "A fresh approach to aliens-finally something different than the usual invasion trope."
Part I:
Mark Noble returns to Earth expecting a hero's welcome. Instead, he finds a planet ruled by machines. An AI-driven regime has rewritten global systems, seized control of his ship, and locked down their alien allies as dangerous cargo.
Cut off from communication and facing a cold, inhuman logic, Mark and his team must outmaneuver a system that sees their return as a threat. If they fail, Earth's future may belong not to humans-but to code.
Part II:
Before they can regroup, a new threat emerges: a mysterious signal from deep space. It's not a weapon. It's a vessel. And it's coming fast.
Chasing the unknown through the outer solar system, Mark's crew encounters haunting phenomena that defy explanation. Dreams bleed into reality. Sanity fractures. And with time running out before impact, they must face an ancient intelligence-or risk being erased by it.
One book. Two terrifying fronts. And survival isn't guaranteed. Dark Logic continues the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series with twin narratives of AI control and cosmic suspense-perfect for fans of Clarke, Heinlein, and the high-stakes tension of Live Die Repeat.
Publisher's note: Dark Logic was previously published as Cybernetic Tyrant & Deep Space Visitor.
____________________________________________
Praise for the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series:
????? "Reads like old masters-classic hard sci-fi with emotional depth."
????? "Solid science, real people, strange situations, clever solutions, and unexpected twists. I will read more of this
series."
????? "Most innovative sci-fi author I've read since the 50's old masters of sci-fi!"
????? "Reminded me of Doctor to the Stars because of the infection."
????? "Believable characters and details, coupled with only modest 'suspensions of disbelief'... makes me eager for the unfolding story."
????? "Fast and easy reading. Kind of like an Alien movie."
????? "Good page turner. Fun and exciting without resorting to needless violence."
????? "I haven't been so excited about sci-fi since I first read Heinlein. This is better!"
????? "Classic hard sci-fi without fluff. Reminded me of Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury."
????? "Tony writes what I call real science fiction, like the old masters."
????? "Exciting and nerve-wracking... it had me enthralled throughout the entire book."
????? "A fresh approach to aliens-finally something different than the usual invasion trope."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0367-1067-5 (9781036710675)
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He has spent the last forty years living on the side of Loch Ness. Today he writes science fiction - MINDSLIP, HEAT, THE VISITOR, THE DOOR, MOONSCAPE, MOONSTRUCK, TRAPPIST-1, FEDERATION, FEDERATION & EARTH and HIDDEN FEDERATION. THE SPOLDING CONUNDRUM, CYBERNETIC TYRANT, DEEP SPACE VISITOR, PRISTINE EARTH, SINISTER PLANET, KEPLER is the latest work in progress. He has also written non fiction - LOCH NESS, NESSIE & ME, the definitive Loch Ness book; SCOTLAND'S BLOODY HISTORY, a lighthearted and bloody look at the chronology of Scotland's history; RADUCANU'S FAIRY TALE IN NEW YORK about the British tennis sensation.
Biography: Tony is now retired from his career in tourism, but is still considered to be one of the foremost authorities on the mystery at Loch Ness. He conceived designed, created and co-founded the Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre; was administrative coordinator of Operation Deepscan during 1986/7; created the Macbeth Experience multi-media exhibition in Perthshire, became Bursar of Fort Augustus Abbey on Loch Ness where he designed and wrote the highly acclaimed Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre and also the Loch Ness Story Diorama; invented the award-winning board game, Nessie Hunt; scripted the Polygram video Loch Ness Monster Story; wrote Mysterious Monsters of Loch Ness, and Loch Ness The Monster, the latter being reprinted on eight occasions. His Loch Ness, Nessie and Me book, containing over 300 pages and more than 200 photographs and illustrations, is considered essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about Loch Ness. It has also been described as the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject.
The last paragraph should give you confidence that Tony can tell a good story!
Although born and brought up in England, he is descended from King Robert the Bruce. His mixed heritage has resulted in him being a rather strange combination of Tottenham Hotspur and Scotland supporter. Neither team seem to ever win anything! Although, perhaps, this year? As this last sentence demonstrates, he is also a great optimist!
Tony has a background in sales and industry holding down management posts with Loyds, Top Rank, Granada, Wella and Lentheric Morny (BAC). These posts were in Manchester and the south of England. He moved to Drumnadrochit in 1978 to follow up several years' interest in Loch Ness. In 1980 it was his idea to set up the Loch Ness Exhibition and he went on to have a very successful career designing visitor centres, exhibitions and multi-media presentations.
He now writes science fiction full time and if the reviews are to be believed, he is very good at it. His style is similar to that of John Wyndham and Arthur C Clarke, but some reviewers say his work is similar to Asimov, Heinlein and Bradbury too.
Biography: Tony is now retired from his career in tourism, but is still considered to be one of the foremost authorities on the mystery at Loch Ness. He conceived designed, created and co-founded the Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre; was administrative coordinator of Operation Deepscan during 1986/7; created the Macbeth Experience multi-media exhibition in Perthshire, became Bursar of Fort Augustus Abbey on Loch Ness where he designed and wrote the highly acclaimed Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre and also the Loch Ness Story Diorama; invented the award-winning board game, Nessie Hunt; scripted the Polygram video Loch Ness Monster Story; wrote Mysterious Monsters of Loch Ness, and Loch Ness The Monster, the latter being reprinted on eight occasions. His Loch Ness, Nessie and Me book, containing over 300 pages and more than 200 photographs and illustrations, is considered essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about Loch Ness. It has also been described as the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject.
The last paragraph should give you confidence that Tony can tell a good story!
Although born and brought up in England, he is descended from King Robert the Bruce. His mixed heritage has resulted in him being a rather strange combination of Tottenham Hotspur and Scotland supporter. Neither team seem to ever win anything! Although, perhaps, this year? As this last sentence demonstrates, he is also a great optimist!
Tony has a background in sales and industry holding down management posts with Loyds, Top Rank, Granada, Wella and Lentheric Morny (BAC). These posts were in Manchester and the south of England. He moved to Drumnadrochit in 1978 to follow up several years' interest in Loch Ness. In 1980 it was his idea to set up the Loch Ness Exhibition and he went on to have a very successful career designing visitor centres, exhibitions and multi-media presentations.
He now writes science fiction full time and if the reviews are to be believed, he is very good at it. His style is similar to that of John Wyndham and Arthur C Clarke, but some reviewers say his work is similar to Asimov, Heinlein and Bradbury too.