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An ancient Roman temple terraforming Mars. An android longing for his human wife. Will their epic clash bring Earth to its knees? Android Y1 is heartbroken. He was once a neuroscientist who uploaded his own brain to study it. Now he hates watching his human self take his wife and son for granted while he's cut off from his loved ones. And just when he's ready to end it all, his secret lab-home to the only artificial brains in existence-is sold to the high priestess of a Roman temple focused on using them as forced labor in a Martian settlement. With his android friends facing a grim future, Y1 reluctantly becomes their leader as religious fanatics and greedy investors play with their lives behind the scenes. But when they rise up for freedom, Y1 watches in horror as the high priestess takes his vulnerable human son hostage. Trapped and racing against time, he must find a way to rescue his son and save his wife from the unthinkable-while keeping the androids safe. Can Y1 turn their cruel captivity into a brighter tomorrow and a new home for his kind? The Regolith Temple is a gritty science fiction thriller. If you like character-driven drama, fast-paced action, and well-researched technology, you'll love Roxana Arama's thoughtful page-turner. Buy this ""must-read for sci-fi fans"" (Publishers Weekly) today to find out what uploading your brain would feel like! (No, really. Ever wondered what it's like to upload a human brain?) A 2025 Foreword INDIES Finalist and a Top Notable Indie in the 2025 Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Award.

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Thought-provoking themes...gripping plot...layers of political intrigue...explosive battles. (...) Arama captivates with accomplished storytelling that explores artificial intelligence, human resilience, and the quest for interplanetary colonization in a richly compounded narrative balancing personal struggles with broader societal challenges. (...) The novel's vividly described futuristic setting immerses readers in a world where advanced technology clashes with ancient beliefs, and ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence and humanity's future resonate with debates echoing contemporary concerns. (...) Arama's thought-provoking exploration of technology, identity, and human resilience makes this a must-read for sci-fi fans. - Publishers Weekly An android battles a dictatorial religious leader in Arama's SF thriller. The story begins in the year 1831 of the Lucretian Era, a very early indication that this novel involves multiple layers of complex worldbuilding. (...) What follows is a power struggle that pits the desires of Y1, Yamir and his family, and Olma against one another in an often thrilling narrative. The thoughtful, depressed android is an intriguing central character throughout. (...) [A] thought-provoking narrative about a clash between science and religion. The central story and frequent twists will keep engaged readers hooked to the end. Our Verdict: GET IT. - Kirkus Reviews Arama creates another mind-boggling intersection of high tech, human emotion, and possibility that lives up to the story's billing as a ""sci-fi thriller."" (...) The Regolith Temple excels in creating techno twists and turns most readers won't see coming. (...) Libraries will want to display this book as a top pick for both thriller and sci-fi readers, but perhaps its best assignment will be for book clubs and discussion groups interested in debating the shadowy intersection between humanity and AI, and the special dilemmas that emerge from such connections. (...) Packed with riveting, on-edge reading that creates snappy, revealing scenarios of neural networks gone wild, The Regolith Temple deserves every ounce of attention a reader can give it. It rewards such time with vivid, thought-provoking scenarios of discovery and exploration that grow characters, AI possibilities, and reader mindsets with uncommon challenges and satisfyingly unpredictable results. - Midwest Book Review What truly makes The Regolith Temple stand out is its emotional depth. (...) The story masterfully balances philosophical questions with gripping, high-stakes drama. (...) Arama's world-building is rich and immersive, blending cutting-edge science with religious intrigue, corporate greed, and deep philosophical questions. Her vision of the Mars settlement feels tangible, with layers of detail that ground the story even in its wildest moments. (...) The Regolith Temple is a powerful and thought-provoking read. Highly recommended for anyone who loves speculative fiction that challenges the boundaries of human experience. Just be prepared-you might finish it with a renewed appreciation for what it means to be alive. - Kat Christensen, author of A Profitable Wife Mindblown. (...) Through this scientific canvas, Arama transported me to the realm of limitless possibility. (...) Perhaps more poignant is the underlying story of family, love, and tragedy, all of which play a significant part in shaping the characters in the book. (...) A masterfully orchestrated novel that further showcases Arama's talents as a writer. (...) Highly recommended reading! - Reedsy

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