Brother Christopher

Does artificial intelligence have a role to play in human spiritual development? Pastor Paul Duncan, both ardent spiritual seeker and hopeless technophobe, finds himself facing this question when he reluctantly accepts a parishioner's offer to provide him with an Artificial Personal Assistant. The initial purpose of the APA is simply to keep Paul's office computer running smoothly, to save him and his human administrative assistant from the day-to-day distractions and headaches of office technology. But when Paul discovers that his new APA can also assist with research and sermon writing, he begins to explore a deeper relationship with it, one that ultimately turns deadly.

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Editorial Reviews

"Brother Christopher is a compelling account of a community overtaken by AI with unfortunate consequences. The prose is vigorous and lucid and the tension builds chapter by chapter. Brother Christopher is an important addition to the lexicon of Artificial Intelligence, showing just how easily human beings can be caught up in, and ultimately harmed, by it." - Barbara Scott Emmett, author.

"The novel is fast-paced and relevant to current debates about the advancement of artificial intelligence. Brother Christopher will either make you reexamine the way you view religious signs, change your view of AI as it weaves into our everyday dealings slowly but insistently, or both." - Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Reader's Favorite Review

“Don Thompson excels in crafting a narrative that is both gripping and thought-provoking, presenting characters that are richly developed and real. The novel's brilliance lies in its ability to keep readers engaged and reflective, prompting discussions beyond its pages—a testament to its impact.” International Review of Books