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Cobalt: The First Novel In The Pseudoverse (The Pseudoverse Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by CG Blade (Author), Katerina Ventova (Illustrator), Cindy Calloway (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
Welcome to CG Blade's ultimate Homage to Philip K. Dick, Ray Faraday Nelson, and John Carpenter. There are fifty "Media Easter Eggs" hidden inside of Cobalt. Each Egg and Plot is dedicated to all or one of these masters of their art, including the subjects of Transhumanism, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. For a complete list of these Eggs, please email us at cobaltthebook(at)Gmail(dot)com with the subject heading "Cobalt Easter Eggs."

Thank you, Pseudosynth Press Publishing

The thrilling non-stop plots within our first Pseudoverse Series novel are fused with futuristic technology and genetic engineering running parallel with each other inside Cobalt until the very end. The American citizens and the military are subjugated becoming instantly complacent by an unseen threat. Could this be a virus, biological agent, or worse, mind-control? The entire Pseudoverse Series lays out how we got to the point of artificial intelligence singularity and why. One man's quest to save the woman he loves on the verge of death starts as good intentions and turns into a final fight for the planet. In Cobalt, America is hijacked by the Tri-Presidents with the help of the failing United Nations. What they did not count on was an Army Officer with a unique code of quantum programming. Taking back the land she loves is going to require remarkable weapons, investigative skills, cunning, bravery, and an awful lot of Twinkies. "Every undiscovered, unread page, of a CG Blade novel is a wild ride waiting to happen. The expansive cast of characters is as funny as they are deadly. Think "X-Files and the Twilight Zone, meet Philip K. Dick, Jane Bond, and Mrs. Emma Peel." You will never see the next event nor the ending coming at you. The cliffhangers from book to book are creative and well thought out. Each novel fits together like a giant puzzle with the pieces waiting to be tied together. Fantastic writing that only gets better with each book. These novels are hard to put down once you open them up, and you will be thinking about them for days afterward. This is the sign of an author with a highly creative mind that carefully plots out every last detail." Tom P - Amazon ReviewCobalt is full of surprises anyone will enjoy, even if you are not a fan of this specific genre. Cobalt is a heart-pounding mysterious read that will have you wondering who is real and who is not, all the way up until the very last chapter. The mystery deepens as First Lieutenant Petra Kayden Dace sets out to discover who or 'what' is behind the subjugation of the United States, the world, and its citizens. Cobalt is an action-packed thriller sure to entertain and keep you guessing until the very end. Filled with humor, hidden clues, and new technology, you will never forget this one-of-a-kind fiction mystery. Step into a world of binary political corruption as Cobalt becomes a lethal weapon in an arsenal against pure technology-based evil.
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  5. Publication date
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"Let me preface this by saying I really enjoy Distopian novels. When an author does their research and stretches their mind into the future and creates a reality that makes you think hard about what is going on in your present world, I feel it is a book that will become a classic, especially if elements if this dystopian future becomes a reality, as it did for Orwell, Huxley, Phillip Dick, and many others.
C. G. Blade starts this series of pseudosynth novels with a bang, literally. With its video game reality, and introduction to Petra Dace, a soldier who gave it all, I was hooked. I have not read many novels where I am enjoying what I am reading, and wondering how it will all be revealed to the reader as to how the world came to be in such a state. Including many pop culture conspiracies, historical figures, historical events, real technology used to create future technology, and LOADS of sarcasm and one line jokes, the reader is taken on a journey into a world were America is trying to get back its fundamental freedoms.
Petra Dace is Cobalt. This young soldier was given the opportunity to come back with her side kick Tee, to set things right in the world. This Twinkie eating sharp shooting heroine will have you cheering her on from cover to cover. Strong female characters lead the way into this future world where the bad guys need to be dealt with in the most severe ways. The vices of society are taken to another level with arcing, pill popping, and desires of the flesh - the unvirtuous "bad guys" are the epitome of what is making the country currently fail. The virtuous heroines are not flawless, however their sense of right and wrong has no grey area, and justice is served up with wit and sarcasm, and maybe a Twinky or two.
Once you read this first novel, you will want to know more of how technology has infiltrated the government, and how the the fractured world will recover from hell released on earth." Kate DeNyse

"In the last hundred years or so, the world has gone from a one-prop airplane to fly into space; machinery has taken over work people did; and one-day social functions may be taken over by AI, Artificial Intelligence or mostly known as Robots. These events happened because of imagination.
Mr. Blade's Cobalt has that type of images embedded within his fast moving Si-Fi novel, First in a Trinity Series. Pushing present day politics to a plausible extreme, with its greed and globalist theme of World Order, he takes the USA into an open society run by three Presidents.
His main character, Petra, champion of the non-state of affairs, is kept alive to fight the evil of the 2080s. Cobalt, an amazing formula, is what keeps her functioning at an unbelievable capacity that her opponents in battle are incapacitated and destroyed.
The adventures, strange confrontations, and side-kick antics with a mind-reading computer that helps Petra conquer situations are amusing and deadly.
The supporting characters are well developed, aiding her to meet goals.
The plot is fast-paced, dynamic, and full of caveats that the intelligent reader will understand and think about for days, as I have, since writing this review. Cobalt is full of surprises any reader will enjoy, even if you are like me who rarely buys this genre.
A great find." Roy Murray

About the Author

Lightning strikes CG Blade's powerful creativeside on a regular basis. Influenced by a love of the Universal and HammerSci-Fi/Horror films, and the great minds of fiction authors in the 70's, CGBlade's style and technique is a derivative of these classics turnedupside-down. Author, creative writer, engineer, and robot programmer, he is anavid science fiction reader and lover of twisting, ever-turning plots. Takingthe reader down many present cyber roads and mysterious plots, his narrativesrely heavily on past and present scientific historical research and the humancondition. Melding the past with the future, these novels are carefully mixedand stirred with music lyrics, real people, historical fiction, and thepossibilities of artificial intelligence run amok. Fused with satiricalcommentary and the first musical intermissions in novels (Including poetry), hecontinues his fiction writing with Chrome, Indigo, Ash, Amber, and Amaranth. Hecurrently lives in Ohio with his wife Jackie, and their three rambunctious butlovable cats, Mr. Mittens Esq., Jeri Boo, and Bullet.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CVQGXV8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pseudosynth Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 11 ‏ : ‎ The Pseudoverse Series
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"Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear."

CG Blade - Cyberpunk, Kitchen Sink Conspiracy, Historical Science Fiction, Genetic Engineering, Horror, Sci-Fi, Terror, and Automata Suspense Author.

Welcome to the Pseudoverse where engineers and scientists bring artificial intelligence and robotic programming to life with the occult and other codices. The main characters such as wounded warriors, police officers, detectives, reporters, aliens, witches, genetic scientists, and mad geniuses become Artificial Intelligence and Robotic badasses saving humanity from external threats and its own bad decisions. Do you love a grand conspiracy within our own "Deep State" of government? Come along and take a wild ride with all of the experiments that go "bump-in-the-night."

You will be glad you dove into this continuing saga!

On the following colorful pages, you will find the exciting genres, and sub-genres of Cyberpunk, Conspiracy Kitchen Sink, Pulp Fiction, Historical Science Fiction, Genetic Engineering, A.I., Pop Culture, Music, Magic, Fantasy, Witchcraft, Robotics, Horror, Sex, Romance, Mystery, and Noir Crime.

A little bit about CG Blade and his backstory...

"Great novels comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable."

Soaking up every English class in two colleges, he remained steadfast to writing the Pseudoverse Series for the past twenty years. Readers are very familiar with the "jaw-dropping, neck-snapping plot twists" in the Pseudoverse Series of novels. Lightning strikes CG Blade's powerful creative side regularly, as he never stops writing between novels. The Pseudoverse novels are a “mash-up” of historical fiction, science fiction, horror, and plenty of dark humor and sarcasm. A love of the series "Fringe," "Universal and Hammer Sci-Fi/Horror" films, and the great minds of authors such as Huxley, Orwell, Dick, Lovecraft, Nelson, Bradbury, Heinlein, Wells, and many others, are the foundation for CG’s writing. CG Blade’s style and technique is a derivative all his own turned upside-down as he takes you through a world of New Order using technology as the ultimate master race.

Author, creative writer, Transhumanist, Pseudosynth, and former robotic engineer and programmer, CG is an avid science fiction reader and lover of twisting, ever-turning plots. Taking the reader down many thrilling cyber roads and mysterious paths, his narratives rely heavily on past and present scientific, historical research, and the human condition. Melding the past, present, and future, these stories are carefully mixed and stirred with music lyrics, real people, historical fiction, and the potential of artificial intelligence run amok. Fused with satirical commentary and the first musical “Grindhouse” intermissions in novels (Including poetry), he continues his fiction writing with Amaranth, Gold, Amber, Copper, Radium, and Turquoise, and Granite. He currently lives in Ohio with his wife Jackie, and their two rambunctious but lovable cats, Jeri Boo, and Bullet.

"Science fiction's message should be subtle. Like a robotic finger pushing through your skull, poking around, waking you up." CG Blade

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"The Pseudoverse Series has everything you love in one set of fantastic novels! These are the most gripping, twisting, turning, and well-written series of futuristic historical fiction novels you will ever lay your hands on. You will be asking yourself, "why didn't I come across these sooner?" The cliffhangers from novel to novel suck you in like no other series you have read in a long time. Kudos to CG, and his extensive research into all things scary, including "politics by mind-control."" - Karen S. - Amazon Review

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Kate D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Twinkie eating soldier who gave it all, Petra Dace
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018
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    Let me preface this by saying I really enjoy Distopian novels. When an author does their research and stretches their mind into the future and creates a reality that makes you think hard about what is going on in your present world, I feel it is a book that will become a classic, especially if elements if this dystopian future becomes a reality, as it did for Orwell, Huxley, Phillip Dick, and many others.
    C. G. Blade starts this series of pseudosynth novels with a bang, literally. With its video game reality, and introduction to Petra Dace, a soldier who gave it all, I was hooked. I have not read many novels where I am enjoying what I am reading, and wondering how it will all be revealed to the reader as to how the world came to be in such a state. Including many pop culture conspiracies, historical figures, historical events, real technology used to create future technology, and LOADS of sarcasm and one line jokes, the reader is taken on a journey into a world were America is trying to get back its fundamental freedoms.
    Petra Dace is Cobalt. This young soldier was given the opportunity to come back with her side kick Tee, to set things right in the world. This Twinkie eating sharp shooting heroine will have you cheering her on from cover to cover. Strong female characters lead the way into this future world where the bad guys need to be dealt with in the most severe ways. The vices of society are taken to another level with arcing, pill popping, and desires of the flesh - the unvirtuous "bad guys" are the epitome of what is making the country currently fail. The virtuous heroines are not flawless, however their sense of right and wrong has no grey area, and justice is served up with wit and sarcasm, and maybe a Twinky or two.
    Once you read this first novel, you will want to know more of how technology has infiltrated the government, and how the the fractured world will recover from hell released on earth.
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  • David
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017
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    It's kind wild and rowdy, but an easy read.
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  • Christian Storm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Petra Rocks!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016
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    I was very excited to get this book and now I am a true fan. This book is an awesome sci-fi book. I literally can see it in my head while reading he is that awesome with attention to detail. The plot overpowering. Sounds like our twisted government lol. But hope came when Petra came out of that Cobalt tank....no spoilers.
    I was so thrilled at the humor he has in this story. Cursing is minimal and only a few sexual references but it never deters from this amazing story! I am loving how there is a part 2. If only we had a Petra to help our country. What can I say? Petra rocks! Now going to buy part 2. Well done CGBlade! You're an amazing author & have a lifelong fan!
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  • Kim Ruiz
    4.0 out of 5 stars A patriotic, futuristic female hero
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2017
    This story offers a little something for anyone who enjoys a good futuristic, sci-fi adventure with a comfortable blend of contemporary weapons and musical taste thrown in. Add in a likable, down-to-earth, gorgeous, Twinkie-eating superwoman who kicks butt and asks questions later, and top it all off with a sprinkling of anti-politician, pro-Constitution rhetoric, and you've got "Cobalt".

    The dialogue is well-written and enjoyable. The language is descriptive and sets a colorful table for the reader to enjoy. The author has hidden "Easter Eggs" throughout the book for true sci-fi fans.

    There's plenty of adventure and excitement as the reader is introduced to the future world of mind control, organ and limb regeneration, and moral conflict over how the world is run by those in power. Lt. Petra Pace is a likable character, even if I'm not 100% clear "what" she is...android, robot, AI unit, quasi-humanoid? One side note: I really enjoyed the intrigue in the first chapter, but have no idea what it has to do with the rest of the story.

    I would recommend this book and look forward to the next book in the trilogy.

    Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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  • Richardson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read that makes you wonder!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
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    I enjoyed reading this book. The storyline was great as well as the characters. There were references made about different entities within government and how greed and politics makes strange bedfellows with a puppet master at the helm. Also, there were well known conspiracy theories being played out. Just imagine the US losing its identity through mind manipulation then waking up as from a dream having to fight to maintain its freedom. You never know who's on your side as the end of the book shows us. Great read!
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  • Stephanie Matard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read! Two Big Thumbs up!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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    Love, Love, Love this story! I was transported into C.G. Blade's world and can't wait for the next book! The ending keeps us on our toes, just like the whole book. Great pace, imagination, descriptions, and style. If this becomes a film, I wouldn't be surprised!
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  • Brandy Martin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
    Lieutenant Petra Kayden Dace who dies tragically during an Army mission. In this gripping tale, her father’s best friend, General James S. Cooper, transforms Petra into a Cobalt. A two-year process where she becomes the ultimate soldier. During this process the United States changes and it taken over by 3 Presidents. President Long is the main mastermind, so you think in the web of tales. Petra becomes a Patriot fighter to help America become what it used to be.

    The book was a little slow for me to get into in the beginning, but one I got into it, I couldn’t put it down. The author built the characters well and I really enjoyed the relationship and banter between Petra and Ter. Towards the end of the book I was hooked and excited to see how the author would end it. I’m happy that he spun it in such a way that makes you want to run out and grab the second book right away!
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  • Vic C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving It!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015
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    I'm just 6 chapters in and hate to put it down. The storyline is provacative and lures you into a future that is disconcerting to say the least. I am already looking forward to the next chapter in the series.
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  • G. O. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written science fiction action story I just could not leave alone until i had finished reading it.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2017
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    Petra is a thirty something superhero, reborn from cobalt and oozing sex appeal not that there are any sex scenes in it thank heavens but it is full of science fiction action set in an future America where the political structure has changed. Her mission is to save the world but to do that she needs to find out who is really in charge.
    Cobalt is action packed, well written and lives up to its well written blurb, if you like scifi you are going to love this.
    Cant believe I am the first to write a review in the UK us Brits love these types of stories.
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