A timid robot protects an abandoned baby in a post-apocalyptic world.

The AI Uprising destroys society. No internet, phones, or electricity. Machines turn against humans. The military SoldierBots have one function—seek and destroy.

Block is a simple CleanerBot programmed to scrub floors and serve hotel guests. Forced to flee his city, he must avoid dangerous SoldierBots and find a new hotel he can call home.

But when Block discovers a human infant, his surprise attachment to the girl compels him to protect her while traveling across the metal-infested wastelands of America to a safe haven. When he encounters Nova—a surly soldier who becomes an unlikely ally—they must tackle the biggest challenge of their lives.

Together, they face mortal danger from bands of scavengers, militaristic SoldierBots, and Combat Mechs. A cyborg Bounty Hunter will stop at nothing to find Block and the child - an infant who holds the key to humanity's future.

If you enjoy characters with heart and page-turning adventures, then you'll love the critically-acclaimed first book of this post-apocalyptic sci-fi series.

**Award Finalist, Best Science Fiction Novel, The SPSFC**

"Block is a delight... A fun road trip with a robot questioning his place in a world where humans are almost extinct." —William C. Tracy, author of The Seeds of Dissolution

"It's very rare when my connection with a character is instant, but I adored Block from the very start. He has such a clear distinct voice that hooked on my heartstrings. The plot is just breakneck speed... I absolutely adored this book." —Weather Wax Report

"The lovable CleanerBot was a joy to follow through the story as it learned to care for its newfound charge and find it a person it deemed worthy to be its guardian. The world was well made, the other characters unique, and the plot interesting... A must read if you enjoy stories about lovable robots facing mortal danger!" —FANTASY-FACTION