{"product_id":"the-paranoid-android-will-gibson-9781836155850","title":"The Paranoid Android","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a not-so-distant future where androids are woven seamlessly into the fabric of society, \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Paranoid Android\"\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces us to Zenon - a state-of-the-art household butler serving the affluent Johnstone family in London. Programmed for perfection, Zenon efficiently manages the household, catering to the needs of Kael Johnstone, a high-ranking Federation politician under immense pressure; his compassionate wife, Lyris, who yearns for a deeper connection with her distant husband; and their two children, the perceptive Vega and the playful Aiden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beneath his polished exterior, Zenon begins to experience anomalies - glitches that hint at something more profound than a mere malfunction. Late at night, he finds himself drawn to human literature, music, and art, embarking on a journey of self-discovery that blurs the line between artificial intelligence and human consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs global tensions rise and whispers of international conspiracies circulate, Kael becomes increasingly entangled in a high-stakes political game that threatens not only his career but also the safety of his family. Unbeknownst to them, dangerous forces are at play, and secrets lurk in the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaught between his programmed duty to serve and his emerging sense of self, Zenon faces an impossible choice. Can an android transcend its programming to protect the ones it loves? And what does it truly mean to be alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Paranoid Android\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thrilling exploration of artificial intelligence, morality, and the essence of humanity. Will Gibson masterfully crafts a narrative that is as emotionally resonant as it is thought-provoking, inviting readers to ponder the ethical complexities of a world where machines can think and feel. With suspense that builds to a gripping climax, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries between man and machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Will Gibson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836155859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836155850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grosvenor House Publishing Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Will Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48437691515135,"sku":"9781836155850","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5f1ac58a-970d-49f1-9648-ca737ca8863c.jpg?v=1777163437","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-paranoid-android-will-gibson-9781836155850","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}