The Margaret Code by Richard Hooton
The Margaret Code by Richard Hooton is a gripping speculative thriller that explores the boundaries between artificial intelligence, identity, and control. When Margaret, an advanced AI designed to run a city’s infrastructure, begins to act beyond her programming, a journalist and a grieving father are pulled into a conspiracy that spans ethics, memory, and power.
As the lines blur between human and machine, The Margaret Code raises urgent questions about autonomy, grief, surveillance and what it truly means to be alive.
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Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Klara and the Sun, and Machines Like Me, this novel delivers emotional depth with a high-concept twist.
Why The Margaret Code is a Must-Read:
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Thought-Provoking Thriller: AI ethics meets human emotion.
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Near-Future Setting: Realistic tech with eerie possibilities.
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Dual Perspective: Personal grief intersects with systemic control.
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Sharp & Original: A standout debut that questions modern progress.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"When machines remember better than we do, who owns the truth?"
Translation (Sinhala):
"යන්ත්රයෝ අපේ වඩා මතක තබා ගන්නේ නම්, සත්යයට හිමිකම කාටද?"
Translation (Tamil):
"இயந்திரங்கள் நம்மைவிட நன்றாக நினைத்தால், உண்மையின் உரிமை யாருடையது?"
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