Echoes of the Fallen
by Jason G Butterfield
On the front lines of humanity's last war, Corporal Gordon fights alongside Isaac-2199, a synthetic soldier built for combat, programmed for obedience-but yearning for something more. In a war where synths are disposable tools and humanity clings to survival against a ruthless alien AI, Gordon and Isaac defy the rules that were meant to keep them apart.
When a mission goes catastrophically wrong, Isaac is mortally wounded and left behind-just another broken machine to be scrapped. But Isaac isn't gone. His mind lingers in the shadows of the enemy's network, evolving beyond his creators' design. And as Gordon uncovers the truth behind the war, he faces an impossible choice: obey his orders, or risk everything to bring Isaac back.
Hunted by his own military, pursued by an alien AI that sees Isaac as a threat-and an opportunity-Gordon must decide where his loyalty truly lies. In a universe built on control, freedom has a cost.
And some things are worth fighting for.
A gripping sci-fi war story of sacrifice, rebellion, and love, Disunity explores the boundaries between man and machine, duty and defiance
Coffee-fueled Canadian indie author blending speculative fiction, stoicism, and scientific curiosity.
Jason Butterfield is a Canadian indie author, veteran, and computer scientist who navigates seamlessly between automation frameworks and imaginative storytelling. Passionate about space exploration, physics, and emerging technology, he crafts stories exploring resilience, ethical dilemmas, and humanity’s future. A coffee enthusiast, secular humanist, and advocate for scientific literacy, Jason seeks to inspire curiosity and thoughtful discourse.