Ian Williams

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About Ian Williams
Ian Williams is a Science Fiction writer from the UK. His first book, Transitory, was published on Kindle in 2014.
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The Clockmaker's Tale: and other stories
Jun 20, 2021
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Ian Williams
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" … keeps the reader guessing through a series of expertly written but often obscure clues which come together in a satisfying, yet unpredictable conclusion." Reader's Favorite
"Easily read sextet of largely cautionary SF tales in the old-fashioned manner." Kirkus Reviews
In The Clockmaker’s Tale: and other stories, Ian Williams takes us to the near future and beyond. From a moon base where androids conduct experiments on human test subjects, to futuristic tours of the ocean depths that hide a terrible secret; from a society governed by harsh rule of law that is enforced by AI, to a humble clockmaker tempted by the promise of increased productivity through technological augmentation.
Covering issues such as environmental decay, the end of facts and proven truths, our growing waste problem, and humanity's tendency to divide when we should come together, this collection of six science fiction stories relates as much to our time as it does to the many possible futures.
"Easily read sextet of largely cautionary SF tales in the old-fashioned manner." Kirkus Reviews
In The Clockmaker’s Tale: and other stories, Ian Williams takes us to the near future and beyond. From a moon base where androids conduct experiments on human test subjects, to futuristic tours of the ocean depths that hide a terrible secret; from a society governed by harsh rule of law that is enforced by AI, to a humble clockmaker tempted by the promise of increased productivity through technological augmentation.
Covering issues such as environmental decay, the end of facts and proven truths, our growing waste problem, and humanity's tendency to divide when we should come together, this collection of six science fiction stories relates as much to our time as it does to the many possible futures.
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Mayhem, Madness, and Mirth: Volume 1
Feb 22, 2021
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Mayhem, Madness, and Mirth Volume 1 brings together a collection of eight short stories, from four themes, presented for your reading delight! Within these pages you will find tales of horror, humour, and tragedy, from the twisted minds of two authors, on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, who share a passion for story telling.
In Volume 1, read about campers attacked by killer ants…a young man who sells the secret to winning a grotesque game, for which the prize is escape from a now-abandoned Florida…a family that reunites when the end of the world is imminent…a tropical fruit that feeds on human blood…and much, much more.
VOLUME 1 CONTAINS 8 TERRIBLY TWISTED TALES TO TEMPT AND TANTILISE
All Things End
Fourth Light
Fire Lake
Uninvited
The Jumping Game
Misadventurers
Formica Giganticus
Blood Grove
In Volume 1, read about campers attacked by killer ants…a young man who sells the secret to winning a grotesque game, for which the prize is escape from a now-abandoned Florida…a family that reunites when the end of the world is imminent…a tropical fruit that feeds on human blood…and much, much more.
VOLUME 1 CONTAINS 8 TERRIBLY TWISTED TALES TO TEMPT AND TANTILISE
All Things End
Fourth Light
Fire Lake
Uninvited
The Jumping Game
Misadventurers
Formica Giganticus
Blood Grove
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The end is here. The war has now arrived. The fight back must begin!
The events in The Sentient Collector and The Sentient Mimic have placed many in a terrifying situation. With the enemy now in complete control of the city, the citizens of New Chelmsford are facing a desperate struggle. Survival is now a matter of how well those that are left alive can hide.
But there is still hope in the war against Isaac and his growing force of mindless soldiers. One last heroic mission has been put forward that aims to pave the way for a final battle. Will it succeed or will it place even more innocent people in danger?
Follow familiar friends as they battle to overcome the worst of Isaac’s terrible plans.
This is the exhilarating conclusion to The Sentient Trilogy.
The events in The Sentient Collector and The Sentient Mimic have placed many in a terrifying situation. With the enemy now in complete control of the city, the citizens of New Chelmsford are facing a desperate struggle. Survival is now a matter of how well those that are left alive can hide.
But there is still hope in the war against Isaac and his growing force of mindless soldiers. One last heroic mission has been put forward that aims to pave the way for a final battle. Will it succeed or will it place even more innocent people in danger?
Follow familiar friends as they battle to overcome the worst of Isaac’s terrible plans.
This is the exhilarating conclusion to The Sentient Trilogy.
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The Sentient Mimic (The Sentient Trilogy Book 2)
Sep 30, 2015
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After the devastation caused to the city at the end of The Sentient Collector, those left to clean up the mess are unaware that the threat still remains. Finding out the truth will bring forth a new nightmare. Only in what form that threat will come, is beyond anything the citizens of New Chelmsford could ever have imagined.
Called into action by a mystery arrival, Phoenix must again venture into dangerous territory to uncover what lies beneath. To repay a debt she will go to Hell and back, if that is what it takes.
Elsewhere in the city, DCI Conrad Robinson faces his hardest case yet. In all of his 39 years as a police officer he has never seen such violence, such disregard for human life. Who is behind these gruesome murders? And why are they targeting citizens of New Chelmsford? Solving the case will either end his career, or end him!
Book two of the Sentient Trilogy.
Called into action by a mystery arrival, Phoenix must again venture into dangerous territory to uncover what lies beneath. To repay a debt she will go to Hell and back, if that is what it takes.
Elsewhere in the city, DCI Conrad Robinson faces his hardest case yet. In all of his 39 years as a police officer he has never seen such violence, such disregard for human life. Who is behind these gruesome murders? And why are they targeting citizens of New Chelmsford? Solving the case will either end his career, or end him!
Book two of the Sentient Trilogy.
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The Sentient Collector (The Sentient Trilogy Book 1)
Jan 17, 2015
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In 2058 everything and everyone is connected to the Simova network. 24 hours a day, this super intelligent system keeps a watchful eye on those it dutifully serves and provides for. But few know of its fundamental flaw. It is plagued by tiny corruptions, called Malicious Awareness and Resurgent Corruptions, that play havoc with any nearby devices. Find one of these in your home and you will soon know of their destructive nature.
For Graham, dealing with MARCs is just one part of his job as a Simova technician. He is the person you call when you face such a problem and want it removed. And yet even he does not know the truth. Unfortunately for him that is about to change.
Follow Graham, Phoenix and Kristof as they are dragged into a plot that threatens their entire city. Three characters from very different walks of life are brought crashing together in a thrilling battle of will against a seemingly insurmountable enemy.
Book one of The Sentient Trilogy.
For Graham, dealing with MARCs is just one part of his job as a Simova technician. He is the person you call when you face such a problem and want it removed. And yet even he does not know the truth. Unfortunately for him that is about to change.
Follow Graham, Phoenix and Kristof as they are dragged into a plot that threatens their entire city. Three characters from very different walks of life are brought crashing together in a thrilling battle of will against a seemingly insurmountable enemy.
Book one of The Sentient Trilogy.
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Transitory
Jun 24, 2014
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Nate Maddox thought his vacation to a distant moon would be a chance to relax. He was wrong.
There, visitors venture into their own memories for entertainment. With the help of an ancient race of space-dwelling aliens, they can revisit their fondest moments, see lost loved ones again, repeat their greatest achievements, or even return to their childhood.
But what starts as fun for Nate soon turns into a deadly nightmare. He enters the rift and witnesses his past, only to find it replaying in a different way. Has he remembered it wrong, or is something far more disturbing happening?
There, visitors venture into their own memories for entertainment. With the help of an ancient race of space-dwelling aliens, they can revisit their fondest moments, see lost loved ones again, repeat their greatest achievements, or even return to their childhood.
But what starts as fun for Nate soon turns into a deadly nightmare. He enters the rift and witnesses his past, only to find it replaying in a different way. Has he remembered it wrong, or is something far more disturbing happening?
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