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The Three Poisons explores many of the same themes as the first two books in the series, The Fiduciary Delusion and A Step Beyond, but additionally examines the meaning of existence in both a holistic, humancentric sense, and from an artificial intelligence (AI) and human interface perspective. Will quantum computers eventually become sentient? And if so, will they need the human mind to teach them to model the universe? Or will they exist in a niche completely outside human awareness? Could advanced quantum computers feel and learn? And if so, could they eventually learn to fall in love? Would they even want to?
I've grown up reading the incredible thought-provoking authors of Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein and John Christopher. The novel incorporates the styles of these great classic authors. Since many contemporary Science Fiction novels portray dystopian transhumanism themes, I wanted to consider a storyline that this "singularity" (of man and machine) could also be the pivot point toward real, positive change—an alchemical transformation rendering old models obsolete. The tools of destruction being shattered and rendered into tools of regeneration.
Action packed, with a touch of Clive Cussler and/or James Rollins, The Three Poisons takes the reader on a rollicking, muscular adventure into the very mental essence of existence.
The novel works very well as a standalone sequel, but the reader will likely want to read the first two books to get the full impact of the series.
Reviewed by K.J. Simmill for Readers' Favorite
Despite failure and the death of Gerald after his abduction, the plans of the genetically enhanced super soldiers, a cabal known as The Horsemen, were far from over. They had sought the anti-aging system for their own in order to allow them to complete their colonisation projects, but this was not the end of their schemes. They had a vast reservoir of hidden technology that would allow their schemes to progress, and that was precisely their intention. Can they end life as it is known, or can unlikely forces unite to stop the threat? Join the adventure in John Molik's The Three Poisons.
The Three Poisons is a very involved and thought provoking read, and fans of science fiction will be thrilled with this brilliant combination of man, animal, and machine. It looks at the future through the eyes of all, something I've never seen before in a book. John Molik clearly has a passion for certain aspects of science and has done a lot of research. I can see existing theories transferred into practical applications and skilfully imagined at progressive levels to a fantastic and imaginative level. I wouldn't be surprised if a few hundred years in the future some don't look back at aspects and technologies of this book and see where creation inspiration could have come from. After all, you could compare many well known items to things now in existence; replicators could be viewed as 3D printers, we even have HUVr Boards (hover boards) in concept. So, taking the leap to some of the systems, intelligence, and applications included in The Three Poisons isn't that far of a stretch.
John Molik writes in a completely engaging style, and vivid descriptions, great plot progression, and realistic characters and settings are just a few of the many things you will find to love about this book. This is the third book in The Horsemen trilogy, but easily transitions to a stand alone book. Be warned, reading it will make you want to pick up the earlier books. This book is tense, atmospheric, and gripping from the first page to the last.
