Public Domain: Sons of Shikago
Live on Amazon January 7, 2025
Reactions from early readers:
“Sons of Shikago reads like the pilot episode of a TV series that mashes up sci-fi, gritty crime and macabre cultism, all served up through intensely personal POV chapters and amply seasoned with literary sturm and drang." – Julian W.
“A thrilling, oddly wholesome read. Great characters, great plotline. I'm not really a fan of AI and all that technological stuff, but the way it was written didn't feel like an AI or tech-centered story.” Danny Raye, beta reader
“Dark, jagged, and teetering on the edge of chaos, Public Domain is a hunt for humanity in a world drowning in tech and ideology.” Kathryn M.
“I really like how well Lewen’s and John’s emotions were communicated. There was a great balance between the development of the different plotlines and the depth and emotional value of the main characters.” Paula E.
“This story’s structure, narrative voice, imagery, world building, and themes interwove so precisely and developed so deeply that I felt I was reading a literary science fiction novel. Ultimately, I feel as though I need to read it a second time.” Chris Chinchilla, beta reader, Fiverr.com@ChrisCWrites
“Lovers of sci fi and crime fiction will discover an entertaining blend of the two in Sons. As the fantasy and gamelit elements come more into focus in Book 2, fans of those genres will begin to feel at home.” Siobhan L.