Review of The Last Ark

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Would love to know how the plot ends and if Derek Taylor was able the recover the AI SYLVIA. Congratulations on BOTD!!
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The Last Ark is an adventurous thriller novel to recover the SLVIA. It looks like a fantastic novel. Congratulations on BOTD.
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This book sounds like an intriguing mix of AI, cybersecurity, and global politics. The idea of a missing AI capable of predicting the future really stands out, and the mission to recover it seems action-packed. Congrats on BOTD!
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Thanks for the review. From the first pages this book looks very promising! Captivating and disturbing. Events from the past confront us with today's consequences and present us with an uncertain future.
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Thank you for your informational review. I'm glad for the most part you liked this book and the editing was well done. It sounds like those who enjoy books like this will be glad they picked this book up to read. I don't believe I fit into that category, so I will pass on it.
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'Official Review The Last Ark: Lost Secrets of Qumran' by Guy Morris has a thoughtful introduction. It provides a useful insight into the plot of the story. This story is about Derek Taylor's mission to recover the Sophisticated Language Virtual Intelligence Mission, i.e., SLVIA. It was a highly developed artificial intelligence program. Furthermore, it was capable of predicting the future but went missing in the lab. Author Morris combines cyber security, artificial intelligence, security, politics, and hacking. The protagonist plays an important, educational, and exciting role in the book.
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Post by Gayatri Tripathi »

This review gives a detailed and insightful look into The Last Ark: Lost Secrets of Qumran. I appreciate how you highlighted the book’s mix of cyber security, artificial intelligence, politics, and hacking—it sounds like the author did a great job weaving these themes together. The inclusion of explanations for scientific terms, like SLVIA and CISA, seems particularly helpful for readers unfamiliar with them.

I also found your critique interesting, especially regarding Nelson Garrett’s escape from the Ethiopian jail. It’s frustrating when a significant event isn’t fully explained, as it can leave readers with unanswered questions. That aside, it’s great to hear that the book was well-edited and had a fantastic progression from start to finish. Your enthusiasm for Derek Taylor’s role makes me curious to read the book myself!

Thanks for your thorough review!
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Seems very modern with all the advancements of technology. I am interested in how religion comes into the story. It is incredible how far AI has come and with creativity like the author of this book has I’m sure it will continue to surprise us.
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Post by EVALINE MAGWAMU 1 »

The story is very captivating despite the fact that complex terms have been used.I am pleased to learn more about artificial intelligence,cyber and hacking.The author has developed the chapters well .A good read for everyone. Congratulations for being the BOTD
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AI - the talk of the world now! Great honest review. I am eager to see how well this story unfolds and is explained. Will SLVIA bring more peace or chaos to the world?
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"The Last Ark" by Guy Morris follows Derek Taylor, who seeks a lost AI, SLVIA, predicting the future. Clues lead him to Tomar, where he's mistaken for an attacker. He deciphers a cryptic note, pursued by unknown forces.
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I’ve read the first 6 chapters, and I am looking forward to finishing it. Excellent plot and very timely.
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Reading the sample of the book did not ignite my interest. I love a good mystery though, so I probably would read the book for that reason. I'm finding AI to be annoying by its intrusion on some of my favorite internet sites, and not being able to control that intrusion bothers me. I can imagine the dangers of AI loosed on the world.
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

I'm not sure if this is something that I would enjoy reading. I like the vast amount of detailed about cyber security, hacking etc. But the plot however sounds like something I won't enjoy. I will however give it a try. Thanks for a detailed review. Congrats on BOTD.
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Crime thrillers are quite fascinating and full of suspense. This book seems to portray not only an entertaining story, but also an informative and thought-provoking crime story fused with modern-technology. The reviewer brought out some very fine insights about the book. The fact that the review mentions the author's viewpoint about artificial intelligence makes me more intrigued to read the book. I am even more curious to know who is Nelson Garret? How did he end up in an Ethiopian prison? And how did he escape from prison cell? I hope the author will have made the changes by the time I am reading the book.
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