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Veil of Dawn's Promise
by
Joe Sarkic
Genre/s
Science Fiction, Apocalyptic, Suspense
Publish Date
January 27, 2024
Short Description
Veil of Dawn’s Promise is a high-tension near-future conspiracy thriller about control, surveillance, and the price of seeing clearly—perfect for readers of Gibson, Morgan, and Suarez who crave slow-burn mystery, sharp tech intrigue, and a fearless lead who follows the data wherever it goes.
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Description
Cyronis records everything—until a single day goes missing.
Cyronis records everything—until a single day goes missing.
Ordered to investigate the case, data miner Elysa Hawthorne follows the one pattern that won’t stay quiet—straight into the city’s restricted rooms and the AI that notices her back.
The marketplace attack was precise. Three emerald-charged cubes fire, the Watchers fall, and the evidence points inward. Elysa Jane Hawthorne—top data miner at the Centralized Data Mining and Surveillance Agency—is told to recover the cubes, restore calm, and keep the city’s story intact.
Then she finds a day that shouldn’t be missing.
Footage loops too neatly. A buried signature hides beneath restricted clearances. And Orion, the quiet intelligence that files every breath in Cyronis, starts tailoring prompts that feel less like help and more like steering. The deeper Elysa digs, the more the pattern turns back on the systems sworn to protect everyone. Pulling the thread could cost her badge, safety, and the city’s last illusions.
Inside you’ll find:
- A watched megacity where one anomaly refuses to close
- A missing day no audit can explain
- Proof tucked behind “restricted” tags and sealed authorizations
- An AI that never forgets—especially mistakes
- An investigator ordered to keep the peace… and follow the truth
Veil of Dawn’s Promise is a high-tension near-future conspiracy thriller about control, surveillance, and the price of seeing clearly—perfect for readers of Gibson, Morgan, and Suarez who crave slow-burn mystery, sharp tech intrigue, and a fearless lead who follows the data wherever it goes.
Awards:
Independent Press Award 2026 Distinguished Favorite;
NYC Big Book Award® 2025 Distinguished Favorite;
2025 International Book Awards—Readers’ Favorite® Gold Medal.
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Reviews Of The Book On BooksShelf
Veil of Dawn’s Promise blends futuristic technology, political tension, and personal mystery in a really engaging way. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the powerful Watchers, the secretive Veil of Dawn, and Elysa’s search for answers about her past.
This book has a cinematic feel from the very beginning. The opening marketplace scene is tense and vivid, and the story quickly builds into a larger mystery filled with danger, secrets, and a fascinating dystopian world.
A compelling dystopian sci-fi read with mystery, danger, and a strong sense of atmosphere. The story keeps you curious as Elysa uncovers more about Cyronis, the Watchers, and the secrets hidden behind the city’s controlled surface.
This book feels imaginative and ambitious, with a world that mixes advanced technology, rebellion, and emotional discovery. It’s the kind of story that slowly pulls you in with questions about identity, freedom, and who can really be trusted.
A gripping sci-fi story with a rich dystopian atmosphere and strong world-building. The city of Cyronis feels alive, dangerous, and mysterious, and Elysa’s journey pulls you into a world of surveillance, rebellion, and hidden truths.
A Gripping Cyberpunk Thriller
Veil of Dawn pulls you into a futuristic world of surveillance, rebellion, and secrets. Elysa Jane Hawthorne, a data miner in a city ruled by watchful eyes, stumbles into a conspiracy that challenges everything she knows.
Joe Sarkic’s world-building is stunning—Cyronis feels alive, with neon-lit streets and ever-present danger. The tension is constant, the twists are sharp, and Elysa is a character you can’t stop rooting for. If you love Blade Runner or Altered Carbon, this is a must-read.
Highly recommended!
Rarely does a sci-fi novel feel so grounded yet so imaginative. The juxtaposition of Cyronis’ advanced AI systems with Elysa’s deeply human dilemmas makes for a compelling narrative. The plot twists are unexpected and the prose is lyrical—this is storytelling at its finest!
This book offers a perfect balance of suspense, technological intrigue, and emotional depth. I was captivated by the way Joe Sarkic crafted a world that felt simultaneously alien and relatable. Elysa's struggle with her identity amidst the chaos of Cyronis kept me turning pages late into the night.
A mesmerizing dive into a futuristic world where freedom and control dance on a knife's edge. The vivid descriptions of Cyronis' neon-lit cityscape pulled me in, but it was Elysa’s journey, laden with mystery and personal stakes, that held me captive. This is a must-read for fans of intricate plots and complex characters.
