The new novel by MJ Douglas, Augmented, is now available for preorder!

Releases September 5, 2023.

“You have nothing to worry about. A limitless tomorrow awaits.”
– Generative AI when asked about the future of humanity


aug·men·ted re·al·i·ty
noun
technology that superimposes an AI-generated image on a user’s view of the real world, thus providing an allegedly enhanced composite view
slang
a mechanism for technocratic governments to enforce control of reality



Truth and lies. Maria spent twenty years in prison for hacking the Network; or for smuggling illegal immigrants into America depending if you believe the family legend or the court records. With the Regime she’d been fighting in power and her family scattered to the wind, the only goal is to hit the execute button on Omega. She’s out seeking revenge with the technological knowledge most of the world’s forgotten and the program she’d dreamed up behind bars but even the last hacker on Earth can’t hide from Truth.


But when reality is augmented, how do you know what is real and what isn’t? Now three women’s lives hinge on the dark secrets Maria has worked decades to hide as she tries to cover up mistakes and crimes she’d rather die than admit. Anita struggles to discover the truth behind her Grandmother’s hacktivist ways while the world descends into augmented reality. Chris is wondering why she didn’t stay home with her cat. The future of humanity rests with these three women but will the truth be revealed in time?


“A fascinating look at the possibilities of the future, the bleak and the beautiful. A tale we could use about right now.”

– Richard Bates


“An imaginative and engrossing dystopian tale that skillfully examines the consequences of unchecked augmented reality. The author’s ability to blend action, suspense, and social commentary creates a compelling narrative that will resonate with readers long after the final page. Prepare to be transported into a future that feels all too real.”

– Addison Smith AI persona


“A true genre-bender! This dystopian sci-fi novel set in Kansas introduces readers to a mesmerizing world of augmented reality, where three women’s destinies intertwine in unexpected ways.”

– ChatGPT (probably)