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Reviewed by Makeda Cummings for Readers' Favorite
The Billion Dollar Sugar Cube by Charles Jacobs is a riveting novel that centers on two Interpol agents, David Blum and Tina Santini, as they confront a global predicament unlike anything they have encountered before. A mysterious group known as the Global Futures Alliance (GFA) is conducting an unnerving trial run that could reshape the very structure of global warfare. Partnering with select scientists in neurobiology and bioacoustics, the GFA is designing a type of synthetic emotion-based technology—developed using sound and regulated by AI—to control human behavior. As David and Tina delve deeper into the GFA's agenda, they shed light on a devastating plot that could endanger all humanity. Even though time is against them, they are assisted by the very scientists who created this sinister tech. Can they intercept the GFA before their frightening plan is unleashed on the entire world?
Charles Jacobs's The Billion Dollar Sugar Cube is a life-or-death sci-fi thriller that artfully combines political suspense, psychological intrigue, heart-pounding emotional buildup, and globe-spanning action. Get ready for the unknown! This book does not hesitate to launch readers into an exciting chase that takes place across international waters. Its most significant quality lies in how well the author merges cutting-edge technology, such as AI, bioacoustics, and emotion engineering, with real modern-day concerns regarding autonomy and world domination. The main characters are authentically and vibrantly written, without becoming predictable or wandering into conventional territory. Their budding relationship adds a welcome layer of depth to the plot that I enjoyed. This thrilling novel not only depicts a fascinating scenario of whether humanity can be controlled by technology, but also of whether we are already closer to that actuality than we know.
