The Karmic Protocol is an 89,400-word speculative fiction novel blending technological thriller and spiritual awakening. In a near-future world, AI-driven virtual reality offers a radical path to Buddhist enlightenment, sparking a clash between a consciousness revolution and the corporate-governmental forces desperate to suppress it. Perfect for fans of Ted Chiang’s cerebral tech tales in Exhalation, Matt Haig’s soulful journeys in The Midnight Library, and the multi-perspective depth of Station Eleven, this novel probes society’s response to tech that rewires the human mind.
I am a debut speculative fiction novelist with over 25 years in government relations and 30 years practicing mindfulness meditation. With degrees in English Literature and Jurisprudence from the University of Connecticut, I bring regulatory insight and spiritual depth to narratives about consciousness-altering tech. The Karmic Protocol is my first novel, forged from a lifelong passion for storytelling.
The Karmic Protocol is a completed 89,400-word manuscript, professionally edited. Written in multiple third-person perspectives, it alternates viewpoints to reveal both sides of the enlightenment tech conflict. While a standalone with a complete arc, it offers sequel potential to explore broader societal shifts.
The Karmic Protocol targets readers aged 25-45 who crave speculative fiction at the intersection of tech and spirituality. It appeals to fans of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library (for its soulful journey), Dave Eggers’ The Circle (for its tech-regulation tension), and Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem (for its transformative tech stakes). Positioned between Blake Crouch’s accessible sci-fi and Kazuo Ishiguro’s philosophical depth, it offers broad appeal for both literary and commercial markets.
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Jeffrey A. Zyjeski
West Hartford, Connecticut
Email: jeff@zyjeski.com
Website: www.zyjeski.com