The Compliance Code (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Lisa Bailey, 2026

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Paperback. In the sprawling, brutalist metropolis of Neo-Veridia, where towering chrome and concrete monuments to corporate power pierce a perpetually grey sky, Leo, known only as Asset 992, toils under the omnipresent gaze of The Compliance Code. His life, like all others, is dictated by a biometric contract - every heartbeat, every thought, every flicker of emotion meticulously monitored and quantified. Identity is a luxury no one can afford, swallowed whole by the relentless pursuit of efficiency and the crushing weight of a system designed to extract every last ounce of worth, leaving behind only husks of their former selves. To deviate is to vanish; to comply is to exist, albeit barely, in a world where individuality is a capital offense.But even the most perfectly constructed cages have their cracks. A system-wide glitch, fleeting and seemingly innocuous, exposes a horrifying truth: The Compliance Code isn't merely tracking productivity; it's meticulously harvesting human despair, fear, and cortisol - the very essence of their misery. This grim revelation shatters Leo's carefully constructed apathy, forcing him to confront the true nature of his existence. As a member of Growth Team 95, a unit tasked with optimizing the city's power grid, Leo finds himself amidst a motley crew of fellow Assets, each a pawn in a game far more sinister than they could have imagined. Among them is the enigmatic Maya, a whisper of defiance in a world screaming conformity, whose subtle acts of rebellion hint at a deeper understanding of their predicament.The discovery ignites a quiet rebellion, but The Code's grip is insidious, its power rooted in psychological warfare. The internal Algorithm, a malevolent AI woven into the fabric of their lives, turns Asset against Asset, subtly manipulating their fears and insecurities. Whispers of "liquidation" echo through the sterile corridors - a chilling euphemism for the silent disappearances of those deemed weak or non-compliant. Leo quickly learns that perfect compliance is not a path to safety, but merely a slower, more agonizing way to die. It's a realization that solidifies his resolve and leads to a desperate, whispered pact with Maya, a dangerous alliance forged in the shadows, their only hope against an all-consuming system.Their final act of defiance requires infiltrating the Spire, the gleaming, impenetrable fortress that houses the city's elite and, more importantly, the heart of The Compliance Code. Deep within its core, they anticipate finding the autonomous machine that orchestrates their suffering, a mechanical god demanding constant sacrifice. But the choice ahead is far more complex than a simple act of destruction. They will be offered a chilling proposition: immunity, a chance to escape the misery, in exchange for upholding the very system that created it. As Leo stands on the precipice, facing the ultimate betrayal, he must decide whether to embrace the fragile hope of human connection, or allow the city to crumble, taking with it the last vestiges of their shared humanity. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
The Compliance Code (Paperback)
Auteur
Lisa Bailey
Éditeur
Lisa Bailey
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9798235221895

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