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Ian Copeland

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Ian Copeland is a British technologist, futurist, and the author of the gripping sci-fi thriller The Exodus Directive. With a degree in Computer Science specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, Ian blends rigorous technical insight with a fascination for the philosophical consequences of progress. His work explores what happens to purpose, ambition, and identity in a world increasingly shaped by machines.

Born in Sunderland and raised in Reading, Ian’s love of storytelling began early, when he won an Eisteddfod for storytelling as a child, and later took unexpected turns, including a stint training as a professional wrestler under WWE legend Walter “Killer” Kowalski in Boston, MA. That mix of discipline, spectacle, and
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Ian Copeland She felt a strong emotional wave wash over her when the doctor said there was no way to save her husband.
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Ian Copeland There are so many to choose from, but I will have to settle on The Lost World (Michael Crichton). To see dinosaurs in their natural habitat would be f…moreThere are so many to choose from, but I will have to settle on The Lost World (Michael Crichton). To see dinosaurs in their natural habitat would be fascinating.
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Happy New Year!

As we close out the year, I just wanted to take a moment to say a genuine thank you to everyone who has read my debut novel, The Exodus Directive, everyone who has added it to their list(s), and everyone who entered the recent Goodreads Giveaway.

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She felt a strong emotional wave wash over her when the doctor said there was no way to save her husband.
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The Exodus Directive by Ian  Copeland
" Thank you so much, Katherine! Certainly, the trust and power aspect is one of the biggest warnings of the book. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, ...more "
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"The Exodus Directive is a smart, fast-paced sci-fi thriller that tackles one of the most important questions of our time: not whether AI is dangerous but how dangerous people can be when they control it.

Ian Copeland builds a compelling near-future wo" Read more of this review »
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" @Lex - any and all feedback is welcome, when you do get round to reading it. It's my debut novel, so I'm still learning! Best wishes, Ian ...more "
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"4.5 ⭐ rounded to 5

I went into this novel expecting a dystopian sci-fi based on how AI is going to turn against humans, but what I got was much more sophisticated and utterly credible!

This is a brilliant technological thriller with really tense moment" Read more of this review »
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" Thank you so much, Karolyn! You'll be pleased to know there is a sequel in the making! Best wishes, Ian ...more "
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" Thank you so much, Tami! AI certainly is becoming very much a reality, every day there are more stories and papers than I can keep up with. I'm glad y ...more "
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