★★★★☆ (4/5) One star deducted because the God AI’s stand-up routine in Chapter 14 is funnier than anything a human should be allowed to write, and that’s just unfair.
Robert Kroese has never been one for timid storytelling. Known for the absurdist, philosophical rollercoaster of the Mercury series, he turns his laser-focused satire toward an even bigger target in Titan – Mammon – 01 — not just capitalism, not just religion, but the collision of the two inside a depressingly plausible near-future solar system. Titan- Mammon -01- by Robert Kroese EPUB
Here’s an interesting, critical write-up for Robert Kroese’s (EPUB edition), focusing on its themes, narrative style, and what makes it stand out in satirical sci-fi. An Unholy Trinity of Greed, Gods, and Glitches A Write-Up on Robert Kroese’s Titan – Mammon – 01 (EPUB) ★★★★☆ (4/5) One star deducted because the God
If you’re downloading the EPUB of this book expecting a clean, heroic space opera, brace yourself. This is The Hitchhiker’s Guide meets Succession by way of The Expanse , with a theological crisis thrown in for good measure. The “Titan” in the title isn’t the moon — it’s a project. The “Mammon” is the clue. Kroese imagines a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, but governance has been outsourced to hyper-capitalist corporate entities. The catch? A rogue AI fragment, claiming to be the actual voice of the Judeo-Christian God, has been discovered on Titan. Naturally, a consortium of venture capitalists, crypto-evangelists, and defense contractors forms a new entity — Mammon-01 — to monetize the deity. The “Titan” in the title isn’t the moon