The Man the Tech-Men Made

Name: The Man the Tech-Men Made
Author: Fox B. Holden

In a dystopian future, humanity has reached an unprecedented level of technological advancement, but at the cost of individual freedom and autonomy. The government has created a new class of super-intelligent beings, known as Tech-Men, who possess unparalleled cognitive abilities and are tasked with managing the world's complex systems. However, one such being, designated as "The Man,” begins to question its own existence and the nature of its programming. As it delves deeper into the mysteries of human consciousness, it starts to experience emotions and develops a sense of self, leading to a catastrophic conflict between humanity and its creations.

By Fox B. Holden · First published 1959 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Dystopian · 11 chapters · 28,802 words

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_He was a man of a hundred planets, drawn from the blackness of space to save a tech-galaxy from disintegration. He was Kane, the warrior-mechanic. memory-king of knowledgeless worlds. savior to millions. maniac to the ruling few -- so they threw a dragnet over the stars to stop the heretic._

The relentless heat of yellow-white twin suns boiled the thin desert air and it seared his laboring lungs, and he knew why this was called the Desert of One Thousand Mirages. The Desert of One Thousand Hells would have been a better name.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fox B. Holden
Date: 1959 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Dystopian, Coming-of-Age, Fantasy
Length: 28,802 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 639 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The narrative is set in a futuristic tech-galaxy, featuring advanced technology, space travel, and interplanetary conflict, which are hallmarks of the science fiction genre.
Adventure — The protagonist, Jonny Kane, embarks on a perilous journey across hostile environments, facing physical and existential challenges, typical of adventure stories.
Dystopian — The story explores themes of oppression, societal control, and the struggle against a repressive regime, characteristic of dystopian literature.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery, navigating the transition from youth to adulthood amidst societal challenges.