Publisher's Synopsis
This century is different from all others: One percent of us might never die!
GODDESS of MERCY comprises three seasons: LIMBO, PURGATORY, and HELL, available in English and Spanish (DIOSA de MISERICORDIA).
GODDESS of MERCY weaves together the threads of love, technology, dissent, emotional manipulation, and the age-old quest for everlasting life. Embark on a thrilling adventure with a hacker who engages in dialogue with Death, a fervent blue-blood activist married to an AI, a quirky roboticist (the famous "Silken Mother"), and a reserved software architect who controls emotions. Together, they combat a covert menace, unwittingly catalyzing the destiny they wish to avoid-while a privileged few achieve eternal existence.
In a world on the brink of technological and moral upheaval, this is a countdown to the end of civilization. It's the story of those who fight for justice and democracy, showcasing the indomitable spirit of ordinary people from diverse backgrounds.
Dive into parallel romances that transport you from the icy Siberia to the vibrant Osaka and the pristine Lapland, all while indulging in a culinary journey of caviar, sushi, and aquavit. Can love transcend culture and nationality?
LIMBO - The Countdown Begins
Amidst Russia's resurgence as a technological powerhouse, a young hacker stumbles upon a mysterious menace with the potential to devastate humankind. Motivated by guilt over her mother's demise, she strives to unravel the government's plot, intending to warn the world-but ends up falling prey to a white trafficking ring.
A disparate trio emerges, uniting a disillusioned aristocratic leader of a Russian dissident group, a brilliant roboticist from Hong Kong (with her mechanical offspring), and a Japanese PhD. Their mission is to rescue the hacker.
This enigmatic character takes center stage, her life marked by a connection to the ancient musketeers of the Czar, resentment against authority, and the existence of a peculiar symbol that she believes will shape her destiny.
PURGATORY - Rise of an Empire
Bearing an induced fatal ailment and chased by the establishment, our snobby activist engages in a struggle for both survival and self-discovery. She confronts the highest echelons of Russian officialdom and is eventually reduced to destitution, ending up married to an artificial intelligence.
In Japan, her Hong Kong companion ascends within the realm of robotics, courtesy of her groundbreaking inventions. Yet, this is not before facilitating technological espionage that arms Russia with a revolutionary tool for emotional manipulation.
In the meantime, the now-free multifaceted hacker-harboring her own Dantean secrets-deftly sidesteps close calls with death, also doggedly resisting the clutches of romance. Ultimately, she exposes the Motherland's scheme to the world, leading her to capital punishment.
HELL - Beyond Immortality
The global community finds itself stratified by classes and vital privileges-literally. Pursued by the formidable FSB yet harnessing the latest multi-billion-dollar technologies, our rebels set out to save the day.
However, before even realizing it, they themselves become the great threat, igniting a nuclear conflict. Neither biological immortality nor the frozen confines of a refuge under the Swedish Icehotel offer sanctuary-everyone must confront their fate.
Is this the end? What does the hacker's symbol represent? Will it save humankind from extinction?
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