The Greater Good (The Forbidden Paths Saga #9)

by Rod Mortin

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Synopsis

A secret cabal of religious men uses a powerful AI to control every government in the galaxy. They provide social stability but at the cost of personal freedom. A young man whose family serves The Order discovers the secret bases from which The Order rules with the assistance of the powerful galactic AI governor. With the help of his nerdish friend, they also discover the hidden location of an advanced civilization and recruit their aid in removing The Order's control of that powerful AI.

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Story Elements

Ratings Factors

Language: Minor profanity used occasionally
Sexual Content: Sexual acts implied but not described
Target Audience Age/Stage of Life: 18-34 (New adult/twentysomethings)
Violence: Death, but minimal violence

Setting

Geography: Space - Beyond Our Galaxy
Realism: Science well beyond modern definitions, bordering on fantasy
Setting Type: Urban (city)
Time Period: N/A

Main Character

Age: Young Adult
Gender: Male
Race: Irrelevant
Religion: Irrelevant
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual

Styles & Themes

Humor: Moments of levity
Inspires Reader to Feel: Politically or Socially Motivated
Mysteries & Puzzles: Modest mystery element(s) to story
Pacing: Moves quickly
Physical Action: Frequent action, driven by threat to safety or life by antagonist(s)
Political/Social Commentary: Story is intended as metaphor for social or political theme(s)
Romance: Minor romance, not a significant story driver
Genre Political
 
Political/Social Commentary:
  • Heavy use of social and political themes on a personal level
  • Geopolitical factors major theme at an international level
  • Story includes metaphors for social or political theme(s)
  • Story is intended as metaphor for social or political theme(s)

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Rod Mortin

Rod Mortin hails from the Pacific Northwest. He holds an advanced degree in plant science and years of experience as a music instructor. Rod enjoys travel, gardening, and writing, though not necessarily in that order. He loves learning from the biographies of famous people, but he writes young adult fiction because he is a young teen at heart. Rod uses his science and musical training to weave tales of adventure aimed to support the daring and the visionary.

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