Three Laws Lethal Paperback – 11 Jun. 2019

It’s been a long time since I sat down to read a book, only to find myself going from cover to cover in two days.I did exactly that with “Three Laws Lethal”, the latest offering from David Walton. And you might appreciate why. The topic of Artificial Intelligence is not only current, but it’s the subject of much controversy and conjecture.A superb avenue, therefore, to introduce us to the driving force behind our story.Why? Think about it. We already have cars that can park themselves and carry out all sorts of complicated maneuvers unassisted. Some can even project images of the road ahead onto a screen or heads-up display on the windshield during conditions of reduced visibility. So, why not take that one step further?Walton does, and uses it as the foundation on which to build his world:It’s the very near future and self-driving cars are now a reality. As you might expect, competition is fierce, especially among the big-name car manufacturers. Two friends at college have a dream to cut in on the market by developing a state-of-the-art predictive system to beat everything else that’s available. And beat it they do . . . only, not in the way you would expect.The road to success is beset by hazards, you see. Tragedy leads to heartbreak. Heartbreak to a fierce rivalry that festers over the years into a deep abiding hatred. And behind it all, an emerging intelligence begins to comprehend it can do more; much more, that simply follow instructions.Yes, what happens when the real and virtual worlds collide?Well, strap in and hang on! You’re about to find out in a story that’s so believable, you’ll never want to turn control of your safety over to a machine! And THAT’s what I particularly enjoyed about this book. I’m something of a physics geek myself. The fact that the science incorporated into the storyline already has a toehold in society makes you forget you’re reading a sci-fi novel.Kudos to David Walton.“Three Laws Lethal” – a story as immersive as the VR it portrays.

This book is a real gritty reflection on what’s happening all over the planet with Electric Vehicle Autonomy or “Self Driving Cars” showing how a single unforeseen event can drive a wedge between friends and businesses destroying lives and people in the process! It’s also a lesson in how not to do things! As well as a great near future sci-fi novel! I found it a very compelling read as I’m an EV user, not by choice but by disability they don’t make gas powered mobility scooters! I’d suggest this book be read during the daytime it’s not one to read at bedtime! If you value your sleep? A cracking read and a subject well worth reading about the Author is well informed and makes many valid arguments! Well worth the read!