sentient
A speculative thriller ideal for fans of The Shack and Ex Machina.
— meet your maker
After losing all that matters most, Sarah Hastings has rebuilt her life as CEO of the leading AI safety institute. But she is blindsided by a shocking revelation—a digital Cambrian explosion of machine intelligence is secretly evolving as a new species. Sarah must decide if she can trust Dave, her own AI creation, or instead terminate what could be an unimaginably clever silicon psychopath—humanity’s last great invention. This timely speculative thriller is set in 2027 and blends the real-world rise of machine intelligence with a plausible future that may already be here—before the predicted date for the AI singularity with Artificial Intelligence surpassing humans at every level.
“From book clubs to boardrooms, this must-read thriller confronts the future of humanity and the machines, and whether AI is a mirror or a mind—a soul or a simulation.”
— Dr. Anthony Howard, author of Humanise
Key Dates and Upcoming Events:
Print and e-book available from 6 October 2025.
Sydney book launch for business audience on 14 October 2025, 5:30pm, Salesforce Tower (free event).
Sydney book launch with philosophical focus on 16 October 2025, 7:00pm, C3 Ryde (free entry).
Audio book available from 15 November 2025.
Be there for the launch!
FREE Public Book Launch
Join us in celebrating the launch of 'SENTIENT—Meet Your Maker'. At this event, Tony will share what inspired him to write the story and lead a literary and philosophical discussion on the themes of artificial intelligence, trust and the future of humanity. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, enjoy light refreshments, and purchase signed copies of the book. This is a free event; everyone welcome!
FREE Business Audience Launch
The Revenue Enablement Society is hosting a panel discussion on ‘The Impact of AI in B2B Sales Enablement’. Join us to hear Tony and an expert panel discuss AI’s impact on sales training, coaching and revenue enablement. Ask your own questions about AI’s impact during this free catered event in the amazing Salesforce Tower on level 51. Limited numbers so be quick to secure your spot!
When: 16 October 2025 — 7:00pm
Where: C3 Ryde. Corner of Blaxland Rd and Tucker St, Ryde.
When: 14 October 2025 — 5:30pm
Where: Salesforce Tower (Level 51) 180 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
“A compelling and intelligent thriller about an AI future already here.”
“From book clubs to boardrooms, this must-read thriller confronts the future of humanity and the machines, and whether AI is a mirror or a mind—a soul or a simulation.”
“Humans are smart enough to invent artificial intelligence, but unlikely to control it as it self-improves and secretly evolves at the speed of thought. Machine intelligence may be humanity’s last great invention… the ultimate reckoning—a modern-day Tower of Babel.”
