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Murder by Algorithm - by Douglas Beagley (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Murder by Algorithm - by Douglas Beagley (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Curmudgeonly artist Thackery wakes to discover their best friend has been murdered, and the detective is a sentient AI.
  • Author(s): Douglas Beagley
  • 410 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction

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Curmudgeonly artist Thackery wakes to discover their best friend has been murdered, and the detective is a sentient AI. To find the killer, Thackery joins the investigation and leads the inscrutable Cye-9 on a frantic tour of the Island, planet Earth's exclusive artist community.

Can their investigation survive a flaming wheelbarrow, Shakespearean therapy, and the most-watched parlor scene ever streamed?

Murder by Algorithm is a science fiction homage to the classic cozy mystery. It features a nonbinary narrator and explores self-determination and the uncertain edges of personhood in the age of artificial intelligence.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .91 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 410
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Publisher: Reify Publishing
Theme: Crime & Mystery
Format: Paperback
Author: Douglas Beagley
Language: English
Street Date: January 31, 2026
TCIN: 1010769128
UPC: 9798994368602
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-3366
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.2 pounds
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  • A: Thackery, a curmudgeonly artist, is the protagonist navigating the murder investigation.

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Q: What is the main premise of the book?

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  • A: The story follows artist Thackery as they investigate the murder of a friend with the help of a sentient AI detective.

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  • A: It falls under fiction and literature, specifically within the science fiction and crime mystery sub-genres.

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Q: How does the AI character contribute to the story?

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  • A: The sentient AI detective, Cye-9, partners with Thackery, adding a unique perspective to the investigation.

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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  • A: The book explores themes of self-determination, personhood, and the integration of technology in society.

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