Machina

I was particularly intrigued by the premise of Machina because it plays off an idea I have had for a story of my own. My idea looks pretty silly in comparison, though, because Machina is a sweeping, provocative novel that takes the idea of existence as far as it can go - all the way to God Himself. Described as "a speculative, metaphysical, philosophical, and very unusual novel," Machina works into its inner core a truly... Read Full Review

God is dead. Kaput. The artist formerly known as God. Now what? What happens if the government, or governments find out? Will they hurry to let the people know? What happens if God's replacement is an all-too-human, drug-using, bisexual college dropout with money woes?

Machina is an excellent piece of speculative fiction that rises far above the average sci-fi novel!! From the author of Burn, one of my favorite sci-fi books, this novel raises exciting metaphysical, philosophical, and paranormal questions that kept me enthralled throughout this fast-paced read. If we take Nietzsche's words that "God is dead" literally, then what does that mean for life as we know it? Who would notice?... Read Full Review

Machina is a very unique novel that raises questions about even the most fundamental theories of creation and substantiation. Jonathan Lyons has explored the frightening question of what would happen to us all if God were dead. The story begins with Major Delphina Hutchings an intelligence agent that is in the middle of a very disturbing briefing. She is given a list of extraordinary events that have taken place leading her... Read Full Review