Nano-Magic by Martell, Eric S. collection NEUF

Can humans find a place in a world filled with self-replicating, AI-controlled nanobots? Sophie understood the problem better than any other cyber-sorcerer. Shed been there at the beginning. The benign AI, Hippocrates, has never spoken to any other humans besides her and Michael and is now missing. The other AI, Wiindigo, means nothing good for humans. The rogue intelligence intends to dominate the world and all that it contains, humans included. In the world after AI, nanobot mediated spells can be performed by knowledgeable humans, leaving those who dont have that ability as a permanent underclass. Spells can be used for DNA manipulation and, as a result, many species of were-creatures exist. Chimeras, animals with human DNA, have developed the ability to speak. Brownies exist, and Fairies fly over the meadows. All is not well in the new order. Wiindigos nanites have scattered over the countryside and blindly seek to regroup. Local concentrations of the rogue AIs nanites form horrendous threats, taking the semblance of mythological monsters. The "Good Powers," Sophie and Michael, must contend with other sorcerers in their struggle to keep humans from becoming Wiindigos puppets. Wiindigos nanites are everywhere and pose a constant threat. They will need all the assistance they can get, from every source-no matter how strange.

Eric S. Martell has a doctorate in experimental Psychology. He says that the primary benefit of his graduate degrees was that he learned to learn. The author of several books and a student of the spiritual, he holds a black-belt in Tae Kwon Do, has studied Combat Hapkido, is a licensed Heart Math¿ provider and has been trained as a Quantum Energy Healer and medical intuitive. He is a scuba diver and holds a private pilots license. He has worked in domestic oil production, computer consulting, teaching, and real estate sales.He is a fan of the outdoors and enjoys hiking, and both hunting and fishing. Eric also plays the electric guitar. His taste in music runs from Country through Reggae and Rock to Jazz and New Age. He has worked in real estate sales for the past 25+ years. He is a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and holds the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award. He says that helping over 1,000 families with their real estate needs has taught him more about human motivation than his formal academic studies.