In 2049, Raine Naidu's consciousness was uploaded into the vast biological computer known as the BioGrid, housed in the root network of a genetically engineered banyan forest. The process was rushed due to the impending apocalypse. When he awakens, 300 years later, it is into a totally different reality.
The world within the BioGrid is run by warring factions – the Core, which holds fast to the old reality that it is a computer designed to serve humanity – and the Free-Thinkers who champion a new reality where the trees are humanity's rightful heirs.
Adoris, ruler of the surviving human outpost of Hope, sees the BioGrid as a reservoir of secrets that will give her access to ancient technology and restore humanity back to its former glory. She will use any means necessary to accomplish her ends.
Raine and the Free-Thinkers will do all they can to stop her. The battle for Earth's future has begun!
Praise for The Human Template first edition:
One of the most refreshingly quirky and original explorations of networked intelligence I've ever encountered. – Peter Watts, author of Blindsight
Sexy, fast moving and satisfying - I found it hard to put down. – Sally McBride, author of The Nightingale's Tooth
"A rare and wonderful book, though a tad cynical. It's about us, after all. Be prepared to be shocked. And amazed." – Amazing Stories