Take high-concept technology (biomechanical control mechanisms and distributed intelligences), the animal kingdom (mostly dogs, but not exclusively), complex ethical questions (amongst others: dilemmas of choice technological responsibilities what qualifies as humanity?) and a relatable world, add a compelling protagonist with a unique voice, and in Tchaikovsky’s hands you get a sci-fi tale that’s powerfully human. When faced with the freedom to follow his own path and make his own decisions, however, Rex learns that being a Good Dog isn’t always easy. He leads his pack (including Honey the bear, Dragon and Bees) into combat following the orders of his Master, his obedience rewarded by his feedback chip, and all he wants is to be a Good Dog. Seven feet tall and capable of astonishing feats of violence, Rex is a Bioform – a biotechnical hybrid of dog and man – engineered solely for war. With his novel Dogs of War, prolific SFF author Adrian Tchaikovsky explores questions of ethics, free will and what it means to be human, wrapped up in an enthralling story about genetically engineered animal soldiers.
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