Mal Goes to War is a science fiction novel about a futuristic America in the middle of a war of pro and anti A.I. factions. 

Mal is a sentient artificial intelligence program that is observing the human race (which he refers to as “monkeys”) fight over the concept of AI and its application to humans. Both the Federals (pro augmentation and mods) and the Humanists (violently opposed to A.I.) are at war and Mal finds himself jumping into the thick of it. Mal forms his own found family with a young woman modified to look like a tiny girl, soldiers and a civilian as they travel across a ravaged U.S. 

This was an entertaining adventure with a funny main character that learns to care and fight for the people he’s with. I think readers will enjoy Mal’s observations and ability to outwit everyone whether they be human or computer. 

🎧 Audiobook notes: Mal Goes to War is read by John Pirhalla and Katharine Chin. They do an excellent job of bringing Mal and his companions to life. Plus, there are some additional fun sound effects.