For fans of The Six Million Dollar Man, fast-paced action converges with real-world events
Morgan Hill, CA – Technology: some see it as a trap, others as an opportunity. But it’s only a matter of time until it’s used for what was once thought impossible: the enhancement of humans. In his heart pounding thriller “Artificial Agent” (Big Dee Books, January 21, 2025), inspired by “The Six Million Dollar Man”, J.W. Jarvis imagines a thrilling next chapter in which a highly decorated Navy SEAL is given a second chance to serve his country when advanced tech restores his ability to walk and grants him unique powers. But while technology gives him a new life, it may also prove to be the world’s undoing.
Loyalty runs through Michael Cooling’s veins. Abandoned by his father and devoted to his mother, the highly decorated Navy SEAL gladly leads a mission to extract two Ukrainian generals held by Russia. But after falling into the hands of a brutal Russian officer and nearly killed, the heroic patriot ends up comatose in a hospital bed…and unknowingly paralyzed.
Determined to escape a wheelchair-bound existence, the wounded warrior undergoes surgery to integrate an untested hi-tech endoskeleton into his ravaged human flesh. And as he trains tirelessly to adapt to his new synthetic body, he develops an unprecedented strength and speed he hopes will help him crush those who would see the USA fall. But when the world is brought to the brink of destruction, will his newfound powers be enough?
Fans of James Bond and James Patterson won’t be able to put down this fast-paced thriller, which ties our current world of AI and technology, envisioning the high-tech future that may be closer than we realize.
“Artificial Agent”
J.W. Jarvis | January 2025 | Big Dee Books | Technothriller
Hardcover | 979-8-9887157-2-6 | $23.99
Paperback | 979-8-9887157-7-1 | $15.99
J.W. Jarvis: J.W. Jarvis lives in sunny California but is originally from the suburbs of the Windy City. When he’s not thinking of ways to create inspiring characters and nonstop action stories, you can find him reading, golfing, traveling, or just sipping a hot vanilla latte. Visit J.W. Jarvis at www.authorjwjarvis.com.
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In an interview, J.W. Jarvis can discuss:
- How his love of “The Six Million Dollar Man” inspired him to write “Artificial Agent”
- How he incorporated current technological advances such as AI, sustainable fuel sources, and materials science into his thriller
- Why bionic devices are the present, but AIonicTM devices are the future
- Why he chose to write in present tense and use shorter chapters, and how it can give the perfect tone for action-packed thrillers
- Using real world events, such as the Ukrainian and Russian war, to show the frightening reality of the power-hungry world we are living in
- How technologically superior private or public organizations will advance us faster than governmental organizations
- Why the modern-day world needs technologically advanced secret agents
- His previous YA series and how it compares to “Artificial Agent”
An Interview with J.W. Jarvis
1. You’re a longtime fan of the show “The Six Million Dollar Man.” How did this show with similar topics inspire “Artificial Agent”, but in a less campy representation.
The bionic man was ahead of its time when it came out. Sure, there were superhero movies with fantasy powers, but nothing with such a believable theme that real technology could aid in making humans more powerful. Fast forward to 50 years of technological advancements and we are in an era again where technology is even better suited for biological integration. Machines are only as good as their operators. I wanted to integrate the two together into a secret agent that evil will never see coming, as this hero doesn’t wear a shiny, bright uniform.
2. How do you combine current events with fictional thrills? For example, showcasing the frightening reality of how countries can use technology, specifically in the Ukrainian / Russian war.
Warfare is inevitable as long as there are persons in high positions with big egos and power-trips. Technology allows countries to fight wars with minimal risk to its military personnel, but how do we reduce civilian casualties? There is a fine line between fiction and non-fiction. My fiction thriller introduces clandestine operatives with superior technology to hopefully neutralize real-life threats before there are human and property losses. The question is how reliable can technology be in unconventional warfare, especially when it’s experimental?
3. What are some ways you incorporate technological advances, such as AI, into your thriller?
Many people that don’t understand AI, see it as a threat. In the wrong applications, it can be, but it also can be one of the world’s greatest assets. People spend a lot of time finding information or answers to their questions, whether it be for research or problem-solving. By using AI, militaries can advance technology faster and solve problems quicker which in turn improves response times and minimizes the cycles of conflict. But it’s not just AI. Materials science has made leaps and bounds in the last few decades, examples include composite materials, solid-state batteries and nanoparticles. My thriller incorporates advanced materials with artificial intelligence to create a formidable super-agent for the ages.
4. What are the unique habits and writing styles you incorporate into your work?
My favorite time to write is in the early morning when my mind is fresh and uncluttered from the day’s challenges. Coffee is preferred, but I also enjoy a good cup of green tea. I have a dedicated office, but for some reason a crackling fireplace helps me think. I have a laptop next to my monitors that is typically running a streaming fireplace from Netflix to get me that cozy effect. Another habit is taking long walks while I visualize in my head how the rest of my chapter will be authored or to just come up with a new plot line.
5. Tell us how your newest book is different from your former YA books, and what is next for you as an author!
Artificial Agent is my first entry into the thriller genre, which I have always wanted to write. It’s my first preference in books I read too. This book is for my adult fans that enjoy non-stop action, but also can handle the sex and violence that comes with characters doing anything to protect our national security. Currently writing The Phantom Healer, the final book in my YA First Responder trilogy, then I plan to send my AIonic agent on another dangerous but necessary mission.
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