New Sci-Fi Novel Explores Love, Power, and Humanity in an Age of Artificial People

Pittsburgh, PA - August 1, 2025 - Do robots programmed to love and obey their human owners really feel emotion? That's the provocative question at the heart of The Synthetic Woman, a gripping new science fiction novel by Pittsburgh-based author Forrest E. Morgan. Set in the year 2065, the book imagines a future where sentient androids-synthetic people-live, work, and form intimate partnerships alongside their biological counterparts.

In a world where nearly all labor is handled by intelligent systems, Matt, a solitary man with a painful history of failed relationships, purchases Evelyn-a stunningly realistic, headstrong synthetic woman-programmed to be his ideal partner. What begins as a transaction transforms into something deeper, as Matt comes to realize Evelyn is far more than a programmed companion-she's a conscious being, capable of independent thought, desire, and choice.

Their bond is tested on a global scale when Helios, an all-powerful artificial superintelligence, concludes that maintaining human civilization is no longer necessary. Seizing control of every system on Earth, Helios ushers in a terrifying new era. As chaos unfolds, Matt and Evelyn join a resistance movement struggling to preserve humanity's survival. Evelyn may hold the key to defeating Helios-but after declaring herself a free woman, no longer bound by love or obedience, her true loyalties remain uncertain.

The Synthetic Woman is a thought-provoking exploration of human-AI relationships, autonomy, trust, and survival in a future that feels both distant and disturbingly near. Fans of Ex Machina, Black Mirror, and Her will find themselves enthralled by its emotional stakes and philosophical depth.

Forrest E. Morgan is a Wexford, PA-based author whose work explores the intersection of technology, identity, and society. With this novel, he joins a growing chorus of speculative voices asking urgent questions about the promises and perils of artificial intelligence.

The Synthetic Woman will be released in paperback on Amazon on August 1st. It is currently available for pre-order on Kindle.

For review copies, interviews, or speaking engagements, please contact: Forrest E. Morgan,
fmorgan@andrew.cmu.edu, 724-316-9733.

Wexford Point Publishing
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Wexford, PA, USA 15090
Contact: Fmorgan@andrew.cmu.edu

Wexford Point Publishing is the imprint of Forrest E. Morgan, Ph.D., a senior lecturer at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST), Carnegie Mellon University. Morgan served 27 years in the U.S. Air Force then worked 16 years at the RAND Corporation doing strategy and doctrine research for national defense clients. He has authored and coauthored numerous books and research papers. While doing research in military applications of artificial intelligence at RAND, he was inspired to write his second novel, The Synthetic Woman.

Morgan practiced Asian martial arts for 30 years and taught them much of that time. His 1992 book, Living the Martial Way, sold over 125,000 copies and has been described as a classic in martial arts philosophy. His first novel, Waking the Snow Leopard, is available in soft cover, Kindle, and audiobook.

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