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The Karmic Protocol
Word Count: 89,400 words
Genre: Speculative thriller with a spiritual edge
A quantum VR headset promises rapid Buddhist awakening, igniting a conflict between seekers of digital enlightenment and the corporate-government forces bent on controlling it. Told through alternating third-person perspectives, the story blends technological intrigue with meditative insight. The manuscript is complete, professionally edited, and stands alone while offering series potential.
Author Background
Jeffrey A. Zyjeski holds degrees in English Literature and Jurisprudence from the University of Connecticut. With over 25 years in government relations and 30 years of mindfulness practice, he brings regulatory insight and spiritual depth to narratives about consciousness-altering tech.
Comparable Titles
Fans of Ted Chiang’s Exhalation, Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, and Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven will find familiar territory. Readers who enjoyed Dave Eggers’ The Circle and Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem will appreciate its high-stakes tech focus.
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