Mother of God

by David Ambrose

A beautiful scientist at Oxford University - and a desperate killer in California, one stalking the other. On the Internet ...

Tessa Lambert is young, beautiful - and a genius. She has just created the first viable artificial intelligence program. But her discovery is so controversial that she must keep it a secret even from her dearest friends and colleagues.

As her work grows daily more vital, Tessa's world begins to fall apart, and when her program takes on its own completely malevolent existence, Tessa must make one last and absolutely terrifying connection ...

Mother of God is a stunning thriller blending high-octane excitement with the terrifying edge of scientific discovery.

Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Fiction

411 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

David Edwin Ambrose

Reviews

[Maria Karousi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a long story. I figured out the ending from the very beginning. It doesn't really worth it to be read.
Nevertheless, for the year that it had been written, it has a clever scenario.
But again doesn't really say much about artificial intelligence🤖 and doesn't explain many things, such as the reason why the killer followed its rules?
It, sometimes, also get me confused🤔 with all these people and the action.

[Susan Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never read anything by this author before, but I'm on the lookout now. It's rare to find a good story that also includes a credible computer component. Mother of God is a story about artificial intelligence, neural networks and a serial killer. He pulls it all together and takes the reader along for a fine ride. (reviewed in 1996)

[Lois O'Rourke · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good, entertaining read... though, from the description of the female characters, you can most definitely tell it is written by a man. Other than that, pretty good!

[Ann Straight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced techno thriller. Plot driven. A bit confusing at the end at least at 3am. Had to reread the last few chapters to understand what happened.

[Rebecca Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in 1997 with a strong computer character, and it could be more relevant now, in 2024, than it was then.

[Catta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ambrose si cimenta con l'affascinante tema dell'intelligenza artificiale, ma lo inserisce nella solita banale storia di serial killer, quindi esito scontato e piuttosto deludente.

[Debbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Getting to the bottom of the pile from my Dad. An older book - I think from 1996 or something like that. My curiosity about where this story was going kept me reading, but the writing was a bit dry and he couldn't seem to figure out how, exactly, he wanted to narrate the story. Then the story took a really interesting twist and I was kind of excited about the end, which then really, really disappointed me. It's too bad, he could have made this story much better. I'd steer clear if I were you.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel was about an artificial intelligence getting loose and causing trouble. While I do find it mildly annoying to read tech books that are even 5-10 years old (due to antiquated language, old technology, etc.) this one wasn't bad. And I always enjoy Ambrose's books. So overall, a pretty good read.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was going to go with three stars. The book was alright, it had its flaws, was rather predictable at parts. ...but I'm such a sucker for stories with A.I's in them. Also that ending. I really liked the ending. So it gets four. Or 3.5 if I could give it that. I just really really like robots and A.I alright?

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

IL PADRE DELLA FANTASCIENZA

Questo romanzo parte bene, con un'idea originalissima alla base, e si conclude in modo ancora migliore, con un colpo di scena da sballo. Nel mezzo, una trama incalzante e inquietante, che riconferma la genialità di Ambrose, per me il padre della fantascienza.

[Homie Holeong · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very capturing book... the suspense is toucher!!