Man-Made – Three out of Four

Man-Made – Three out of Four

Betty and Mack enter witness protection, where she must adapt to a whole new culture. They rebuild their lives with new names, and the eventual birth of their extraordinary twins, who believe their mother is just an average human.

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Set in the near future, man-made certified caregiving nurses with AI are the norm. Our unlikely heroine Betty, was the prototype of all the G-4s. In the third book of the Man-Made trilogy, Betty and her husband Mack Schwartz, find themselves in witness protection. Mack’s best friend FBI Special Agent Woody Everett is in charge of their relocation, and Betty must adapt to a whole new culture of Orthodox Judaism. She endures yet another trial, this time by a tribunal that will decide her ultimate fate in their new community.

Betty and Mack rebuild their lives with new names as they start a family of their own with the birth of their twin babies. These unusually intelligent children acquire additional talents, learned from their already extraordinary mother Betty, who they believe is just an average human. What would happen if they learned the truth? We watch the twins grow, and they develop their own language, which proves to come in very handy as time goes by.

See how Betty and Mack’s love for each other is truly transcendent. Oscillating between humorous, exciting and dramatic, enjoy the unique and lovable Man-Made characters, as they experience many challenges and adventures throughout their lives.

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Details
Author: Cassie Cluster
Genres: Adventure, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Science Fiction
Publisher: Picky Press
Publication Year: 2024
Format: Paperback
Length: 264 pages
ASIN: B0DJV5T2HQ
ISBN: 9781643949871
List Price: $16.99
eBook Price: $9.99
Funny, well plotted, and full of surprises; an entertaining ride from start to finish.nnIn Clusteru2019s electrifying conclusion to the Man-Made trilogy, the boundaries between humanity, identity, and survival are pushed to their limits. Now in witness protection, Betty and Mack Schwartz face an uncertain future as a looming tribunal threatens their fate. Meanwhile, their twins, Moshe and Malka, develop uncanny abilities and a cryptic shared language, intensifying the tension and hinting at forces beyond their control. Clusteru2019s sharp prose effortlessly balances moments of lightness with weighty themes. The plot twists briskly through societal pressures and ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence, keeping readers hooked as tension builds with every turn. Macku2019s emotional arcu2014grappling with grief, love, and a world that may never fully understand himu2014feels raw and authentic. Family dynamics shine, especially between Mack and the twins, blending warmth with humor to ease the intensity without losing focus. Amidst the suspense, Clusteru2019s subtle humor and clever dialogue offer moments of reprieve, while the deeper themes of belonging and acceptance hit hard.nnBettyu2019s search for her place in a world that views her with suspicion resonates powerfully, making this finale not only thrilling but deeply reflective. A thought-provoking and delightful conclusion to an enthralling SF series.
Tense, philosophical, and deeply human: A breathtaking blend of emotional depth and ethical inquiry. Cluster’s Man-Made trilogy is an intelligent, emotionally charged exploration of artificial intelligence and its intersection with humanity. Over three tense installments, the story follows Betty, the original G-4 prototype, as she navigates a world where machines are not meant to feel. Programmed with empathy, she develops genuine emotions, igniting a struggle for identity, freedom, and survival... In the final installment, ‘Three out of Four,’ Betty and Mack navigate witness protection, facing their toughest challenge yet: building a family under the constant threat of discovery. Cluster deftly blends emotional depth with philosophical inquiry, creating crisp, natural dialogue that breathes life into Betty and Mack’s relationship while probing the complexities of AI’s place in an increasingly fraught world. Tough questions about the morality of creating sentient life are confronted with unflinching honesty, presenting a landscape where easy answers do not exist. The narrative challenges readers to engage with the ethical implications of bringing AI to life, examining issues of responsibility, autonomy, and emotional depth in artificial beings. As Betty traverses a world that struggles to distinguish between human and machine, the story ignites debates about individuality and the moral obligations of creators toward sentient entities. At its core, the series a deeply personal narrative, anchored in the bond between Betty and Mack—a relationship forged in trust, loyalty, and shared hardship. Their evolving connection propels the story through a landscape filled with ethical dilemmas and pulse-pounding twists. More than a glimpse into the future of AI, this is a profound exploration of what it means to be alive, to love, and to seek belonging. Lovers of genre-bending tales that merge sci-fi, romance, and deep philosophical exploration will find the trilogy’s intricate and compelling narrative irresistible.
Cassie Cluster

Cassie Cluster lives with her husband and their two potty-trained Siberian Cats. She grew up having many different pets, but has always had a special love for felines, hence her previous reference book "Potty Training for REAL Cats." Another of her affections are for science fiction. Some of her first memories was watching "Lost in Space" at three years old, and she even had an animated Robot toy at that time in the late 1960s. The love of the genre gradually developed as a fan of "Planet of the Apes" and later "Dr. Who". This was intermingled with a fascination of mystery and crime dramas starting at age seven on.

She combines her love of science fiction, a fascination with AI, and a penchant for research with the Man-Made trilogy of books. Cassie thoroughly enjoys creating books with important details and clues sprinkled throughout, yet leaving just enough to the imagination of the reader. Her fictional stories are full of relatable and lovable characters, and written in a style that is exciting and engaging, with a futuristic twist.

Cassie is writing more upcoming books based on Man-Made and many of the various characters. She has two series in the works, and hopes to bring them to life within the coming year. "At least that is her plan."

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