The New One
The New One by Evie Green, published by National Geographic Books on March 28, 2023, is a 400-page novel that explores the complexities of parenthood and technology. The story follows Tamsyn and Ed, who face the challenges of raising their rebellious daughter, Scarlett. After a tragic accident leaves Scarlett in a coma, the couple is presented with a unique opportunity through a medical trial that offers them an artificial copy of their daughter, leading to a life that seems perfect but is fraught with underlying tensions.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of suspense and technological advancements, as Tamsyn and Ed navigate their new reality with the AI replacement, Sophie. This new dynamic initially brings joy and fulfillment to their lives, but the return of Scarlett reveals darker forces at play. The novel combines elements of thrillers and science fiction, inviting readers to consider the implications of artificial intelligence in familial relationships and the moral dilemmas that arise when technology intersects with human emotion.
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A suspenseful, cutting-edge novel about two parents who finally get the daughter they’ve always wanted—it’s too bad she isn’t real. From the author of We Hear Voices.
For Tamsyn and Ed, life is tough. They both work long hours for very little money and come home to their moody, rebellious daughter, Scarlett.
After a tragic accident leaves Scarlett comatose and with little chance of recovery, Tamsyn and Ed are out of options until a lifeline emerges in the form of an unusual medical trial. In exchange for the very best treatment for Scarlett, a fully furnished apartment, and a limitless spending account, the family must agree to move to Switzerland and welcome an artificial copy of their daughter into their home.
Suddenly their life is transformed. Tamsyn and Ed want for nothing, and the AI replacement, Sophie, makes it feel just like having their daughter back—except without all the bad parts. Sophie is engaged, happy, and actually wants to spend time with her parents.
But things take a turn for the worse when Scarlett makes a very real recovery and the family discovers that the forces behind their new life are darker than they ever could have imagined.
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