SYNTHHOUND 2066
"A cybernetic dog. A dying boy. One final mission in a world that's already ended."
SYNTHHOUND 2066 — A heart-pounding sci-fi novel about loyalty, AI, and survival in a fractured future. Subscribe to receive updates on pre-order deals, giveaways, and release day.
About the Book
Year: 2066.
The world has collapsed. Cities are ghosts. Drones police the skies. But when a boy’s life hangs by a thread, only Ace — a half-dog, half-machine protector — can cross the wasteland in time. He wasn’t programmed to feel. But he’ll stop at nothing to save the family that gave him a soul.
K9-17 "Ace"
Deeply loyal but struggles with the authenticity of his emotions, questioning whether his love for Leo is genuine or programmed. Exhibits precision in crisis situations while showing unexpected compassion.
Post-Apocalyptic
In the devastated world of 2066, Earth is no longer the planet we once knew. After a cascade of global collapses, civilization has fractured into lawless zones, deadly wastelands, and fortified city-states.
K9-17 Badge
Forged in steel. Etched with purpose. This worn identifier isn’t just a tag — it’s a symbol of loyalty, resilience, and sacrifice. Worn by Ace, the cybernetic German Shepherd codenamed K9-17..
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
M. Rivenhart
M. Rivenhart writes speculative fiction at the intersection of humanity and machine. Synthhound 2066 is the debut novel — a story about connection in a world falling apart. Follow for updates, launch details, and behind-the-scenes content.
The Night Watch
"In a fortified compound in the Pacific Northwest, K9-17 'Ace'—a hybrid German Shepherd with advanced AI and cybernetic enhancements—maintains his nightly vigil over 12-year-old Leo. Through Ace's enhanced sensors, we see him monitoring Leo's vital signs, detecting concerning patterns in the boy's genetic disorder.."
A military
SYNTHHOUND prototype
"Through memory fragments, we learn how Ace, a military SYNTHHOUND prototype, found purpose with this family after escaping his lab during the Collapse. The chapter establishes their deep bond as Ace processes both tactical data and emotional responses, struggling with the hybrid nature of his consciousness while protecting his chosen family.."
The Attack
"The family compound comes under assault from tech raiders seeking supplies. During the chaos, Leo's father attempts to defend their medical storage but is severely wounded by energy weapons. Ace engages in combat, his military protocols activating as he tries to protect the family, but the raiders breach the compound's defenses. In a devastating moment, the raiders destroy the climate-controlled storage unit containing Leo's remaining Curexyn-7 supply.."
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