It’s been three years since the global uprising of the world's robots, three long years in which ordinary people waged a guerilla war that saved humankind from the brink of annihilation. But a horrific new enemy has emerged, and the resistance is called to fight once again. And in a world where humanity and technology are pushed to the breaking point, their one hope may reside with their former enemy—Archos R-14.
A galloping sci-fi account of a war between man and machine.” —Entertainment Weekly 
 
 “Wilson’s imagination gains new heights. . . . Rife with promises we can’t wait for Wilson to keep.” —BookPage
 
“A near-perfect beach book for apocalyptic sci-fi fans.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch
 
“Terrifying.” —BoingBoing.net
 
“A solid read for anyone who likes . . . survivalist stories.” —The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  
 
“Raises intriguing and provocative questions about soul and sentience.” —Financial Times
An astounding novel. —Booklist (starred)
Thrilling. —The Oklahoman
Fiery action. —The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA) 
 
Daniel H. Wilson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and earned a B.S. in computer science from the University of Tulsa and a Ph.D. in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsbulãî