A futuristic, action-packed thriller with heart, Pseudo Immortals is Charissa Ong Ty’s bold venture into the pulsating realm of science fiction. This dystopian science novel manages to be both energetic and modern, earning its place as a promising new contender to look out for. In her latest creative work, the Malaysian bestselling author deftly weaves a narrative alive with action, humor and thought-provoking concepts that feel both futuristic and deeply human.
The novel follows Sheila Patel, a transhumanist living in a future where immortality is no longer an illusion, and existential crisis has become the heartbeat of a world that refuses to age. Accompanying Sheila on her adrenaline-fueled investigation is Flynn Murr. Together they strive to reclaim justice for those who cannot fight for themselves in the face of adversity. The story takes you along on an electrifying ride that threatens to uncover the dark intersections between technology and the limits of morality. The gripping novel approaches the familiar sci-fi concept like never before, challenging our existing views human connection, autonomy and AI sentience.
The plot offers a riveting tech mystery revolving around uncovering a web of long-kept secrets, immortality and the limitations of AI. Ong artfully balances the intensity of this page-turner with light-hearted humor, romance and dry-wit. Pseudo Immortals makes you question the very fabric of the world we are familiar with. This emotionally intelligent thriller invites readers to imagine a world of possibilities. Ong’s signature storytelling leaves an impression that lingers well past the final chapter. Equal parts adrenaline and introspection, this novel offers something for everyone.
“It’s the Murderbot Diaries meets The Office.”
Charissa Ong Ty is a young entrepreneur and best-selling author. “From Kuala Lumpur to the world her words prove that emotion knows no borders.” With her latest novel, Pseudo-Immortals, Ong achieves multiple feats; successfully venturing into a male-dominated genre base as well as also being one of the very few Malaysians authors to have done so. This novel introduces a new dimension to Ong’s talents as she expands her work from English poetry, successfully selling 60,000 copies, to cutting-edge sci-fi. Coming from a tech background as the production manager at PlayStation Malaysia ensures that her work of fiction is backed by real-life expertise. Ong is deeply passionate about design and writing and is also the founder of Penwings Publishing, an independent publishing house founded in 2016. Through her work, Ong hopes to inspire future generations and instil a love of literature in a world fueled increasingly by short-term dopamine boosts and fleeting attention spans.
Pseudo-Immortals is available now on Amazon Kindle, Amazon Paperback and featured on Goodreads. To dive into Charissa’s other enticing titles, workshops and more, visit www.penwings.com
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Author Name: Charissa Ong Ty
Company Name: Brooks Craft Publishing
Company Website: https://brookscraftpublishing.com
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