Set in a dystopian society, 16-year-old Evelyn awakens from a coma to find herself imprisoned in a medical robotics research facility, sanctioned by the government. Newly orphaned, and horribly disfigured from a car accident, Evelyn becomes caught up in a dangerous game between a narcissitic CEO and a brilliant surgeon. In order to survive, she is forced to ignore her own moral compass, and recruit the homeless for deadly experiments where humans are merged with artificial intelligence, all for the "good" of mankind.

16-year-old Evelyn awakens from a coma to find herself imprisoned in a medical robotics research facility, sanctioned by the government. Newly orphaned, and horribly disfigured from a car accident, Evelyn finds herself ensnared in a dangerous game between a narcissistic CEO and a brilliant surgeon. In order to survive, she is forced to ignore her own moral compass, and recruit the homeless for deadly experiments where humans are merged with artificial intelligence, all for the "good" of mankind.

The "Stranger in the Cloud" series brings readers on a fascinating exploration of the origins of artificial intelligence (AI). This electric journey into a dark future finds normal humans confronting horrors of powerful AI, oligarchic businessmen, and lingering emotional scars.

J.C. Lahoe resides in Northern Phoenix, AZ with his wife and daughter. Growing up poor in a single-parent family, small town living helped to develop a healthy imagination early on. Such is life, learning to navigate through adulthood, and working through life's challenges, proved to consume much of his time. With the support of his family, he is once again able to tap into his mind's eye, and explore a creative story telling gift. This time with years of life experience to guide him.