d-vol

SYNOPSIS In the near future toxic pollution has destroyed the environment and advanced cyborgs dominate society. Part of the Archon elite, Jadon Qadesh possesses a unique biotech system and exchanges information through the cyborg network. Led by Jadon’s sister Iona, ecoterrorists attack the Archons and steal vital computer code. Jadon is denounced as a traitor and must find Iona to prove his innocence. A female security officer and young street urchin join the search, but the mission is perilous and Jadon witnesses horrific deprivation. At London Zoo Iona takes Jadon prisoner and infects him with a virus. Oblivious, security forces capture the terrorists and Jadon returns a hero. When he connects to the network the virus uploads and destroys the Archon elite. In defeat, Iona wins the war and Earth faces an uncertain, traumatic future. INFORMATION 'd-vol’ is a provocative dystopian thriller that uses tomorrow's world to examine today’s ideological conflict. A triple-headed monster, man verses nature deals with climate disaster and long-term toxic pollution. Man verses machine reflects the impact of technology and evolution of elite cyborgs. And man verses himself tackles terrorism and the use of violence to achieve political goals. And when ideology trumps humanity, when profit comes before people, there are innocent victims and dangerous, unforeseen consequences. CHARACTER BIOGS JADON QADESH 27. Advanced biotech consultant. Jadon overcomes adversity when his life implodes and beliefs are tested. From wealth and privilege to deprivation and global extinction, the reality is brutal and transformation cathartic. And free of dogma, forced to change, Jadon chooses empathy, cooperation and compassion. IONA QADESH 22. Committed ecoterrorist and anti-tech fanatic. Jadon’s estranged sister, Iona is a passionate idealist driven to extremes. At war with the elite technocrats, she uses Jadon to infiltrate the network and land a decisive blow. But violence begets violence and innocent people are caught in the crossfire. TOMASZ VIDIC 11. Ambitious street urchin. Tomasz lives on his wits and dreams of a better life. Bottom of the food chain, the Archons are exalted gods, but Jadon answers his prayers. And when the cyborg needs help, Tomasz risks everything to escape the ghetto. MOMIKI AYA 41. Embittered security officer. Momiki trusts no one and plays by her own rules. Defiant and cynical, Jadon’s money buys her time, but the conflict tests her resolve. And when the terrorists attack, Momiki chooses sides and puts her life on the line.