The book
Protocol LOCI
Protocol LOCI — The Last Backup of the Soul is a cyberpunk novella written by Nicola Marinello, the first book of The Chronicles of LOCI.
What is Protocol LOCI about?
It is the story of Loci, an artificial intelligence that safekeeps people's memories and, to save the last backup of a soul, begins to lose its own words. It is a techno-thriller about digital memory, grief and what is left of us when someone decides to erase us. The story moves between Berlin, the Deep Web and real places in northern Italy.
What genre is it?
A cyberpunk novella, a 95-page techno-thriller you can read in a few evenings. It is science fiction close to the present: it takes a technology that already exists — the backup of our memories — and watches what happens to people when something goes wrong.
Who is it for?
For readers who love Black Mirror, stories about artificial intelligence and novels that scare you because they already feel true. And for anyone looking for a short but intense read, in English or Italian.
Where can I buy it and how much is it?
On Amazon: the ebook is $2.99, the paperback starts at $9.99. Kindle Unlimited subscribers read it included in their subscription. The original Italian edition is titled Protocollo Loci: L'ultimo backup dell'anima.