Review of Juris Ex Machina
Posted: 26 Mar 2024, 21:52
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Juris Ex Machina" by John W. Maly.]
The criminal justice system is not always correct. Consider being falsely accused of a heinous crime. You are facing a jury of your peers to exonerate you. Picture the jury and judge as AI robots who decide based on provable facts. In John W. Maly’s Juris Ex Machina, Rainville and retired attorney Foxwright confront the risks of relying on robots.
At nineteen, Rainville works independently, repairing electrophotonic devices and helping his neighbor for access to her outdated fabricator. He bypasses security protocols on the machine for his projects. While Rainville is out on a date with Vyanna, Essie uses her fabricator to craft a toaster intended for her granddaughter’s wedding gift. Tessa live streams her first and final use of Essie’s gift. Something sinister activates within the toaster, and an explosion rocks the city, leveling an entire district. At least 368 people are dead, and the explosion is felt all the way to Wychwood prison. Three weeks later, Rainville was asleep when a task force broke down his door, arrested him, and ransacked his apartment. He faces a litany of charges, including first-degree murder and the detonation of a weapon of mass destruction. Attorney Phelps of the Petronius and Sydra law firm offers to represent Rainville pro bono. Phelps contacts Foxwright to help with the case. The book follows Rainville’s plight and Foxwright’s work to prove his client innocent.
Juris Ex Machina exhibits how people depend on technology. In this futuristic novel, people rely on AI robots for construction, law enforcement, and maintaining a biodome that regulates the environment of Arcadia. I found the details of Rainville’s case intriguing because the trial not only focuses on whether he could cause the destruction but also shows a lack of consideration for Rainville himself. The evidence presented suggests that guilt could belong to anyone in Arcadia. Rainville’s emotional response to being imprisoned while awaiting his trial was relatable. The character development is beyond exceptional. Every moment is vividly described. I could envision the tension in Rainville when he faces his verdict.
The only negative I found in Juris Ex Machina was that the chapter, Hungry Marley, repeats. This improvement is easy to fix by removing the identical chapter.
Therefore, I rate Juris Ex Machina five out of five stars. I don’t believe the editing could outrank the exceptional quality of the rest of the book. The formatting is broken into five sections, depicting Rainville and Foxwright as they learn more about the culprit behind the explosion. The suspense builds with every twist in the unpredictable plot.
Why frame Rainville? Why does Foxwright want to help Rainville? These are several questions that arise in Juris Ex Machina. This novel will captivate readers who enjoy thought-provoking narratives exploring the intersection of AI and human reliance on technology. I recommend the book to mature readers who can handle graphic violence and profanity.
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Juris Ex Machina
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The criminal justice system is not always correct. Consider being falsely accused of a heinous crime. You are facing a jury of your peers to exonerate you. Picture the jury and judge as AI robots who decide based on provable facts. In John W. Maly’s Juris Ex Machina, Rainville and retired attorney Foxwright confront the risks of relying on robots.
At nineteen, Rainville works independently, repairing electrophotonic devices and helping his neighbor for access to her outdated fabricator. He bypasses security protocols on the machine for his projects. While Rainville is out on a date with Vyanna, Essie uses her fabricator to craft a toaster intended for her granddaughter’s wedding gift. Tessa live streams her first and final use of Essie’s gift. Something sinister activates within the toaster, and an explosion rocks the city, leveling an entire district. At least 368 people are dead, and the explosion is felt all the way to Wychwood prison. Three weeks later, Rainville was asleep when a task force broke down his door, arrested him, and ransacked his apartment. He faces a litany of charges, including first-degree murder and the detonation of a weapon of mass destruction. Attorney Phelps of the Petronius and Sydra law firm offers to represent Rainville pro bono. Phelps contacts Foxwright to help with the case. The book follows Rainville’s plight and Foxwright’s work to prove his client innocent.
Juris Ex Machina exhibits how people depend on technology. In this futuristic novel, people rely on AI robots for construction, law enforcement, and maintaining a biodome that regulates the environment of Arcadia. I found the details of Rainville’s case intriguing because the trial not only focuses on whether he could cause the destruction but also shows a lack of consideration for Rainville himself. The evidence presented suggests that guilt could belong to anyone in Arcadia. Rainville’s emotional response to being imprisoned while awaiting his trial was relatable. The character development is beyond exceptional. Every moment is vividly described. I could envision the tension in Rainville when he faces his verdict.
The only negative I found in Juris Ex Machina was that the chapter, Hungry Marley, repeats. This improvement is easy to fix by removing the identical chapter.
Therefore, I rate Juris Ex Machina five out of five stars. I don’t believe the editing could outrank the exceptional quality of the rest of the book. The formatting is broken into five sections, depicting Rainville and Foxwright as they learn more about the culprit behind the explosion. The suspense builds with every twist in the unpredictable plot.
Why frame Rainville? Why does Foxwright want to help Rainville? These are several questions that arise in Juris Ex Machina. This novel will captivate readers who enjoy thought-provoking narratives exploring the intersection of AI and human reliance on technology. I recommend the book to mature readers who can handle graphic violence and profanity.
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Juris Ex Machina
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon