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Emanuel G

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2023

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Unsettling vision for the future based on historical facts... or is it already happening?

Synopsis

Corporations have the legal right to sell people into slavery if they have outstanding debts. BLAKE, an undercover cop and his wife ISA, witness an American family being taken into debt servitude. Blake meets SAMUEL BRIT, a socialite with close ties to the BSX (British Servitude Exchange) and agrees to work for the English slavers.
NIGEL, working for LORD WRIGHT inside the BSX, discovers that Blake has met with Brit. He wants to know why.
Returning to the US, Blake is arrested by the NSA and Isa is kidnapped by the American slavers. The NSA declares him a traitor, the Attorney general wants him in prison, and his FBI handler is missing. He cannot prove he’s undercover so he becomes a fugitive.
Isa is registered and barcoded as a slave and ready to be sold.
Blake is shot and taken to the same slave camp where his wife is detained.
Isa is sold as a lab rat to a pharmaceutical company, while Blake is in surgery. Blake escapes and pursues the NSA agents who take Isa to the delivery point. Blake takes down all the corrupt NSA agents and rescues Isa.
Wilmot is arrested, and his camp is shut down.

Servitude by Costi Gurgu is a fast-paced and thrilling dystopian novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The premise of the book, in which the corpocracy has legalized Debt Servitude, is a thought-provoking and unsettling one, and the author does a great job of building a fully realized and believable world around it.


The book Servitude is an enthralling blend of science fiction and action-packed suspense that is sure to keep the reader on the edge of their seat from start to finish. It tells the story of a society where corporations have the legal right to sell people into slavery if they have outstanding debts. The protagonist, Blake, an undercover cop, and his wife Isa, witness an American family being taken into debt servitude. Blake soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, where he is declared a traitor by the NSA and his wife is kidnapped by the American slavers.


Blake's journey to save his wife while navigating the corrupt system and power dynamics is both suspenseful and heart-warming. The author's vivid and thought-provoking portrayal of the slavery system is both disturbing and realistic, making the story all the more impactful. The book highlights important social issues, including corruption and the abuse of power, which makes it not only a thrilling read but also a thought-provoking one.


The character development in the book is top-notch, with Blake's determination and bravery making him a relatable and likable hero. The conclusion of the book is satisfying, with the corrupt individuals being brought to justice and the protagonist successfully rescuing his wife.


Overall, Servitude is a must-read for fans of science fiction and thrilling action. It is a well-written, fast-paced and captivating read that will keep you entertained from beginning to end. So, I would highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates an excellent thriller and is looking for an exciting and thought-provoking read.

Reviewed by
Emanuel G

Emanuel published his first book in Romanian, Locul Potrivit (The Right Place) in 2010 and started writing science fiction short stories as well as contemporary and historic fiction. He is a Senior Product Manager for Asengana Inc. the online product management tool for writers.

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