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Anders Edwards grew up in Seattle but now calls Colorado home, where he lives with his spouse and three children. A lifelong daydreamer and lover of stories, Anders was captivated by tales of alternate worlds from an early age, with The Giver by Lois Lowry remaining his favorite book and a source of inspiration.
Now, with his debut novel Erased, Anders explores the "what-ifs" of the future, blending his love for dystopian fiction with thought-provoking questions about society, technology, and human resilience.
Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
It is 2123. Seventeen-year-old Seph Thompson, an exceptionally gifted computer science student, and his Aunt June live in a city where technology is slowly taking over control of daily life. This is all thanks to the nano chip, an invention of NexTech, a giant tech corporation. While NexTech claims the chip’s purpose is to make life easier, June has doubts about its privacy. She refuses to get the implant, influencing Seph. When the government makes it mandatory to have the chip to access essential services, June quickly flees the city, going off the grid. Almost graduating from college, Seph remains behind and accepts the implant. However, he joins NexTech, intent on uncovering the true agenda behind the nano chip program. As he learns about NexTech’s grand plan, which involves stripping away free will, Seph must join forces with unlikely allies and sacrifice his freedom to stop the powerful corporation. Discover more in Anders Edwards’ Erased.
Teasing the idea of a future world driven by AI-powered cutting-edge technology, Edwards whisked me away from reality and dropped me into a world of imagination. The vivid depictions brought the scenes to life on the pages. The multi-perspective timeline used to unfold the storyline introduced me to a diverse, dynamic cast. Through the themes of surveillance, control, freedom, family, love, rebellion, ethical dilemma, loyalty, and more, Edwards highlights the importance of technological advancement in a future society, yet, at the same time, paints a grim picture of how it could be the undoing of society if corrupted. There is suspense, adventure, thrills, and more in this book. Fans of young adult dystopian science fiction with a touch of conspiratorial intrigue will find Anders Edwards’ Erased an enthralling read.
