Cyberdawn: Beginnings

What if every conspiracy theory you'd ever heard of was true... and it still wasn't enough. Earth is entering a new age of peace. No weapons, countries ready to put down their armies, every home benefiting from megacorp generosity, but if you’re Black Jack Hannigan this sounds a bit like fattening up the calf before the slaughter. He’s seen them, creatures straight out of mythology. Winged tigers, ghouls, werewolves, they all exist; all part of the same millennia-old conspiracy. The “People” are manipulating our society, readying us for sacrifice to their Masters unless Black Jack and his friends can bring their schemes to light. It will take a new generation of weapons being developed by the icy Dr. Rebecca Winter to protect a defenseless world against these creatures, and even then it’s a race. For once the People have opened the Eye of the Apocalypse it’s all over. The Masters will consume the world, just as they have countless others before us. The first of a new 5-book series that combines cyberpunk, magical fantasy, a touch of horror, and a whole lot of paranoia. For this is the story that defines the term "biblical-level conspiracy theory".

werewolves, winged tigers, ghouls, and more. The People's manipulation is real and Black Jack Hannigan knows there is so little time to stop what is to come. An investigation leads to a mysterious, ancient site in New Mexico. To stop the insidious scheme, Black Jack and his friends will need top-of-the-line weapons, the ones developed by Dr. Rebecca Winter. But how much time do they have before The Masters destroy the Earth? Mark Anthony offers readers a protagonist they will love and a tale they will devour with a lot of appetites. Readers who enjoy mind-blowing conspiracy, cyberpunk, and futuristic science fiction narratives will adore Cyberdawn: The Beginnings. The protagonist is an ex-cop, a man who has seen and solved his fair share of crimes and has experienced mystery in a challenging moment in his career. He is intelligent and unstoppable, the kind of character who gets to the bottom of things. The novel's premise is a compelling, captivating one. Imagine a world where there is no violence and where humanity doesn't worry about war. Then imagine what would happen if the unarmed population were to face an invincible force. That is what this story is about and readers will love the twists the author introduces, the dazzling world-building, and the wonderful prose. The author's creativity and intriguing characterization stand out in this novel and readers who enjoy science fiction, as well as urban fantasy, will find a space to inhabit in this spellbinding story. *** Taken straight from ReadersFavorite.com: Reviewed By Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite Cyberdawn: Beginnings by Mark Anthony Tierno is a whopper of a science fiction novel of conspiracy theories that would have Alex Jones flipping pages. It's a massive book with a lot going on inside its chapters, but Tierno is such an entertaining writer that the story goes by too fast, leaving you wanting more. And that's the good part because this is the first in a five-book series. This imaginative tale is overflowing with an intriguing plot, fresh characters, energetic dialogue, and vibrant prose. The story poses a world without weapons because peace is finally here and violence is a thing of the past. It's what everyone has wanted since mankind began. But the main character, Black Jack Hannigan, suspects the worst-case scenario: That no weapons, no defense, means people are ripe for slaughter. And in this case, sacrificial offerings. The people of Earth don't realize it, but they need weapons of self-defense because they've been lulled into a false sense of security and utopia. This is where Black Jack and Dr. Winter come into play. They want to arm citizens against slaughter by The Masters/creatures, but will it be enough? If the Eye of the Apocalypse opens, is it too late? This is an ambitious tale combining science fiction, fantasy, mythology, horror, creatures, cyberpunk, and some surprises. Tierno writes with the immediacy of a screenplay--perfect for such a sprawling story and much appreciated. The pace of the plot is quick, the action dynamic, the violence necessary but not over the top. The supporting characters like Hyram and Archbishop O'Malley add to the colorful cast. You'll zip through the story like a graphic novel, and it has a vitality that's visceral. If you like race-against-time plots that keep you turning pages, you need to read Cyberdawn: Beginnings by Mark Anthony Tierno. *** This one is from "I Love Unique Books", direct link at " Review as follows... Robert "Black Jack" Hannigan was a strong-willed Los Angeles cop who can go to any extent to solve crime, even if it means using brute force. He has a reputation that goes before him, until a priest and long-time friend was viciously murdered in mysterious circumstances right in his presence. All available evidence proves beyond reasonable doubt that Black Jack was the culprit. However, he knew he was innocent but until he is able to prove that, he will remain a fugitive on the run. Cyberdawn captured events that occurred in a futuristic timeline; during a period of self-driven cars, humanoids, mainstream church facing extinction, and demonic creatures etc. The world having changed so much from what it used to be in virtually all facets of life. Characters in the book include Father Malakai, Black Jack, Anya Petrova, Agent Charity, Agent Black, Hyram Yaeger, Officer Thomas, Arch Bishop O'Malley, Rebecca Winter, and Doctor Falvy etc. At 746-page long, Cyberdawn:Beginnings is quite a voluminous book, but to its credit, there were no fluff instead it's fast paced and highly entertaining. This is a thrilling book that will keep you on the edge as you turn its seemingly endless pages! -Official Review, ILoveUniqueBooks.com (4 out of 5 stars)

From Book Commentary ( Cyberdawn: Beginnings by Mark Anthony Tierno, humanity is faced with a powerful threat and a few heroes are racing against time to stop an apocalypse. It is supposed to be the age of utter peace where no weapons exist and where countries live in absolute harmony. But the campaign for peace has been a subterfuge for the Masters who are silently preparing humanity for slaughter. They are creatures that a few believe exist

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Earth is entering a new age of peace. No weapons, countries ready to put down their armies, every home benefiting from megacorp generosity, but if you're Black Jack Hannigan this sounds a bit like fattening up the calf before the slaughter.He's seen them, creatures straight out of mythology. Winged tigers, ghouls, werewolves, they all exist; all part of the same millennia-old conspiracy. The "People" are manipulating our society, readying us for sacrifice to their Masters unless Black Jack and his friends can bring their schemes to light.It will take a new generation of weapons being developed by the icy Dr. Rebecca Winter to protect a defenseless world against these creatures, and even then it's a race. For once the People have opened the Eye of the Apocalypse it's all over. The Masters will consume our world, just as they have countless others before us.

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