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The Sentient (Volume 1) Paperback – Sept. 8 2020

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Amira Valdez is a brilliant neuroscientist trying to put her past on a religious compound behind her. But when she’s assigned to a controversial cloning project, her dreams of working in space are placed in jeopardy. Using her talents as a reader of memories, Amira uncovers a conspiracy to stop the creation of the first human clone – at all costs.
As she unravels the mystery, Amira navigates a dangerous world populated by anti-cloning militants, scientists with hidden agendas, and a mysterious New Age movement. In the process, Amira uncovers an even darker secret, one that forces her to confront her own past.

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    Fiction Without Frontiers
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    304 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Flame Tree Press
  5. Publication date
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  6. Dimensions
    13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm
  7. ISBN-10
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  8. ISBN-13
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"Afifi’s staggering and un-put-downable debut offers a fresh and feminist-forward take on cloning [...] This riveting debut is a must-have for any sci-fi fan."

"Afifi’s first novel is a science fiction noir [...] The worldbuilding is a particular strength, as every locale feels well-realized and lived-in. This is an excellent book for fans of Mira Grant and Michael Crichton, or readers who love a thrilling narrative and welcome moral and philosophical questions in their science fiction."

"Nadia Afifi is a brand-new voice, and one you should become familiar with [...] Exciting, mesmerizing, and full of cutting-edge science, 'The Sentient' is an excellent beginning to what’s sure to be a successful career." -- Analog Science Fiction & Fact

“Honestly, this book was big on character, big on plot, and a well written science fiction piece, all good things I love as a bookworm and a scientist!” -- The Nerd Daily

"A piece of ethical excellency, a cry of freedom, and a thought-provoking debut is what Nadia Afifi has delivered for those who love to plunge into the gray morality of stories, as well as the riveting explorations of science fiction and the theory of the multiverse." -- Bookwyrm's Guide to the Galaxy

About the Author

Nadia Afifi is an Arab American science fiction author who lives in Denver, Colorado. Although born in the United States, she grew up in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain before returning to Missouri for college. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, but having two scientists as parents also instilled a love of speculative fiction. Her experiences in the Middle East and her multicultural upbringing have driven the stories she wants to tell, by exploring present-day issues such as women’s rights, religion and cultural identities through a futuristic lens. Her father is a Saudi geologist of Palestinian descent, while her mother is an American geologist from St. Louis, Missouri.

She attained a Bachelor’s in Journalism, followed by an MBA, from the University of Missouri and currently works for the Department of Veterans Affairs by supporting new projects to improve the agency’s healthcare systems. While working for the VA, she began her first novel, The Sentient. She has also written several short stories, including “Exhibit K”, which recently featured in Abyss and Apex magazine.

Nadia is represented by Naomi Davis at Bookends Literary Agency. When she isn’t writing or working, she spends her time hiking in Colorado, thinking about her next story on the treadmill or planning her next overseas vacation.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flame Tree Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Sept. 8 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Not for Online ed.
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787584321
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1787584327
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 318 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Fiction Without Frontiers
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling pace
    Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2021
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    Enjoyed getting to the mysteries and how both fantastical religious leaders and soulfulness is threaded throughout. We’ll done. Lots of depth to the story.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read. When is the next book coming
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2021
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    Looking forward to the next book. The first set an interesting stage. I motored through the book at a good pace
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  • Jacques Carrier
    1.0 out of 5 stars too much talk about insignificant things
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2023
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    Not my taste, it felt like word-filler gone berserk, with too few but important details added to let us understand the story.
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  • K. Satalino
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great world building, fun characters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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    This was a fast-paced, engaging read about cloning, religion, and memory. My favorite part was the world building - the city of Westport, new technology like the Eyes (totally going to exist in the future), and the mysterious Pandora project were memorable and fascinating, and I would totally read a companion novel set in this world. One of my biggest pet peeves with other sci fi books is when they info dump a bunch of new terms/technology, and it feels jarring - but this book did not do that at all. The details of the world were laid out in a seamless way, woven into the story. I also found the futuristic method of therapy fascinating. Would read another book by this author!
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  • GMB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
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    Not my normal type of story. But got better as I read it. Was tempted to just put it aside but had to keep reading to find out what happened. Was happy at conclusion of story.
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  • RNF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Enthralling!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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    Books that have me thinking about them long after I've turned the final page are literary treasures, and THE SENTIENT most certainly falls in that category.⁣⁣
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    Not only is the world-building, the science and technology brilliant, but it's presented in a way where even someone like me (science and math were never my forte in school) can vividly imagine it, and even hope that some of these inventions come to fruition during my lifetime. ⁣⁣
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    I say "some" because a few of these futuristic mechanisms are downright terrifying. And y'all! Her unique take on cloning, the melding of science and religion and the afterlife still has me spinning.⁣⁣
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    Afifi's prose is captivating, and by the time you hit the book's midpoint, the tension is so thick, the action so gripping, it's a mad dash of breathless desperation to see what happens next.⁣⁣
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    Alas, there was collateral damage (pictured): I was in such a feverish frenzy to turn on my reading light and get back to the story the night prior, I got tangled up with my orchid, sending her crashing to the floor, thus breaking this flowering spike off.⁣⁣
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    If you like fast-paced sci-fi with strong, inspiring female characters, and stellar world-building, pick up this lovely pronto. I can't wait to see what Afifi comes up with next. 🙏
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Absolutely Enthralling!

    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
    Books that have me thinking about them long after I've turned the final page are literary treasures, and THE SENTIENT most certainly falls in that category.⁣⁣
    ⁣⁣
    Not only is the world-building, the science and technology brilliant, but it's presented in a way where even someone like me (science and math were never my forte in school) can vividly imagine it, and even hope that some of these inventions come to fruition during my lifetime. ⁣⁣
    ⁣⁣
    I say "some" because a few of these futuristic mechanisms are downright terrifying. And y'all! Her unique take on cloning, the melding of science and religion and the afterlife still has me spinning.⁣⁣
    ⁣⁣
    Afifi's prose is captivating, and by the time you hit the book's midpoint, the tension is so thick, the action so gripping, it's a mad dash of breathless desperation to see what happens next.⁣⁣
    ⁣⁣
    Alas, there was collateral damage (pictured): I was in such a feverish frenzy to turn on my reading light and get back to the story the night prior, I got tangled up with my orchid, sending her crashing to the floor, thus breaking this flowering spike off.⁣⁣
    ⁣⁣
    If you like fast-paced sci-fi with strong, inspiring female characters, and stellar world-building, pick up this lovely pronto. I can't wait to see what Afifi comes up with next. 🙏
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
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    Incredible from start to finish. I could not put it down. Can't wait to read the next one!
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  • TwinsMom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid and creative sci-fi action/mystery that reads like watching a movie
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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    I took this book on a vacation and breezed through reading it--it's one of those books that sucks you in and you forget you are reading until hours have passed and you're at the end.

    A lot of readers have pointed out the book has well-written action sequences and world-building, but what I truly loved were the mystery elements. One of the central concepts of the story involves technology that allows the protagonist, Amira, to access the memories of others. These memory sequences--which take place at cultist compounds in a rustic setting--serve a transporting contrast to the present-day scenes in the futuristic city of Westport, but also serve to drop clues that help Amira solve the central mystery of what is really going on at the secretive and dangerous Pandora project.

    Now I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel to see where the story leads!
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